Ontario is bordered by four of the five Great Lakes of the world: Lake Ontario, Lake Superior, Lake Huron, and Lake Erie. In general, Canada itself comprises an extensive network of waterways that includes several rivers, freshwater lakes, canals, and coastal areas. Canadian waters are crucial for the country’s economy and support various activities such as public transportation, freight transportation, recreational activities, fishing, and irrigation.
The Canadian Coast Guard and police boats play a crucial role in ensuring safety, enforcing laws, and managing activities on the waterways.
Therefore, the boats manufactured for them have to be highly customized and equipped with advanced navigation, communication systems, and other technology for emergencies and public safety operations.
How Are Police Boats Different From Boats Used in Other Industries?
The Canadian Government and police use their boats for a wide range of purposes, including patrolling, search and rescue operations, ensuring fire safety, and preventing smuggling. Therefore, their boats need to be specialized for such purposes.
Durability
Patrol vessels are made of sturdy, high-quality aluminum, capable of handling harsh environments and high-speed chases. They feature reinforced hulls and shock-absorbing seats to enhance performance during high-impact operations.
Specialized Equipment
Custom vessels like Fire Rescue Boats are equipped with sirens, life jackets, floodlights, medical kits, and other essential tools for search and rescue operations during challenging times including the holiday season.
Ocean protection vessels may also have advanced technology like radar, sonar, GPS and thermal imaging for surveillance and navigation in remote locations.
Maneuverability
Naval vessels are fitted with high-speed engines and have an agile design to achieve high speeds in seconds.
High maneuverability enables emergency responders to take quick action in critical situations.
Crew Space and Safety
Patrol crafts have features like enclosed cabins, gun mounts and rescue gear for the crew to keep them safe during operations.
Classification of Patrol Vessels Based on Their Operational Range
Police patrol vessels differ depending on the operational area they cover. Broadly, they are classified into Inshore Patrol Vessels (IPVs) and Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs), with a varied range of applications.
Inshore Patrol Vessels (IPVs)
They operate near coastal waters like bays, harbours and rivers and are designed for calm waters with limited range.
They are smaller in size, typically 20-60 metres in length and are highly maneuverable.
They are deployed for a wide range of coastal defence activities, including anti-smuggling, anti-poaching, environmental monitoring, and search and rescue of individuals.
They are built for quick interception and response.
Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs)
They operate in open waters like high seas and Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ). Such boats are used by armed forces for prolonged patrols and missions, allowing weeks of operations without resupply.
They are larger, typically 50-100 metres in length and can carry large crew and equipment.
Such offshore patrol ships are deployed for naval operations and disaster response.
These all-weather multi-mission boats are built for stability, endurance in rough seas and additional sea time.
The Canadian Government and Canadian Coast Guards Use Other Kinds of Boats As Well
Apart from these, the Government of Canada also uses Rigid-Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs) and Jet Boats in major ports, such as the Port of Vancouver in British Columbia and the Port of Montreal in Quebec.
RHIBs, because of their high adaptability and ability to operate in shallow and difficult-to-reach water provide an edge to the team over other conventional patrol vessels.
Jet boats are ideal for navigating in shallow, rocky waters and can travel at higher speeds than conventional boats. Coast guards use them to prevent smuggling and for coastal security.
Hike30 Series Patrol Boats Serve Law Enforcement Agencies
Hike Metal Products is a preferred boat manufacturer for custom vessels for Police and Law Enforcement Departments around the world.
The Hike30 series workboats are also known as the ‘Workhorse’ of the commercial boat building industry’s Heavy Duty Workboats/Patrol Boats.
They are lightweight, highly durable, and capable of achieving top speeds quickly across various lakes, rivers, coastlines and harbours.
The wheelhouse has 360-degree visibility that permits good visibility while providing ample deck operations work area.
These vessels feature a relatively low-profile design for added stability and reduced air drag.
Contact Hike Metal Products for Custom Police Boats
If you are looking for Police Boat manufacturers and planning to procure highly agile, custom patrol boats with advanced technology and features, Hike Metal is here for you.
We have been a preferred supplier for Police, Sheriff, and Law Enforcement Departments around the world.
Our HIKE30 Series Work/Patrol Boats come with our Hike Metal Products 10-year written hull warranty.
Contact us today as a premier police boat manufacture across Canada and the USA.
