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PFG launches new member of The Sentinel family of seaboats
Together with One2three Naval Architects, advanced manufacturing experts PFG has developed The Sentinel range, a family of high-performance boats making innovative use of proven high-density polyethylene (HDPE) materials. Introducing: The Sentinel The Sentinel family is fully reconfigurable for a range of defence, security, and emergency use cases. “Their design has benefited from the extensive operational experience from PFG’s Defence Capability Advisory Committee, ensuring the vessels meet the sector’s uncompromising needs,” explains PFG CEO Robert Inches. Part of PFG’s Family of Sea Boats, The Sentinel 1100 is the most recent in the range. Specifically designed for elite defence As Australia continues to strengthen its sovereign defence capability and capacity, one local partnership has emerged as a leader in the design and manufacture of a new breed of tactical response vessels.
mounts and ammunition lockers, dive doors and more, in a choice of open deck, console or cabin layout. The Sentinel 830 is a slightly smaller watercraft, but with equal commitment to survivability, safety, and performance. Like its sister vessel, the Sentinel 830 is extremely stable with lowered risk of rollover or capsizing and has a fully customisable configuration. The Sentinel range also features PFG’s proven flood and marine rescue vessels. The Sentinel 540 and 650 are significantly more buoyant and stable than conventional boats, making them suitable for both
requirements, The Sentinel 1100 is more than a boat: it’s an integrated system. It can be fully networked with command-and- control frameworks for autonomous control. It features intelligent invigilation software, maximising safe and efficient operations. The Sentinel 1100 uses propellor-free jet propulsion for personnel safety, while dynamic positioning ensures precision manoeuvrability even at low speeds. It has a limited wake signature, a low profile, and low radar and magnetic signature attributes. Its highly configurable layout can be customised to include a drone launch and retrieval platform, integrated weapon
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