Vigor Opc

A FFORDABLE INNOVATION
PROVEN PERFORMANCE
V I G O R O F F S H O R E PAT R O L C U T T E R

V IGOR OPC: AN UNMATCHED COMBINATION OF PERFORMANCE AND AFFORDABILITY
As a longtime partner of theU.S. Coast Guard, we

THE AWARD-WINNING ULSTEIN X-BOW®

Compared to bulbous bows, the Ulstein X-Bow® delivers:

understand the meaning of “Semper Paratus.” Lives

Vigor OPC features theinnovative Ulstein

• Lower pitch and heave accelerations

depend on the men and women who serve and the

X-BOW® design. The X-BOW® made its debut in

• Higher transit speeds in both calm waters andheavy seas

performance and reliability of their cutters. At Vigor, we

2006, and more than 40 vessels are now

• Reduced slamming, vibration, spray and noise

in-service worldwide. On a dailybasis, they

These qualities make Vigor OPC more capable of performing
when most needed. In high seas it is faster and more
comfortable for the crew and more stable for helicopter
and small boatoperations.

also understand the budget realities of today’s Coast
Guard. we are proud to introduce a no-compromise
solution for the new oPC.

prove the design’s reliability and superiorseakeeping in real-world operations, under the
most difficult conditions.

MAXIMUM MISSION EFFECTIVENESS

THE RIGHT DESIGN AT THE RIGHT PRICE

REDUCED OPERATIONAL AND LIFECYCLE COSTS

Vigor hasconfigured the Ulstein X-Bow for maximum mission effectiveness.

VIGoR oPC controls and lowers acquisition cost through:

• A large, stable flight deck

• A proven, in-service, commercial design• A large hangar that comfortably accommodates an H-65 with the blades extended and a future UAV

• Simple hull curvature for ease of fabrication

Vigor oPC is not only affordable to produce, but italso reduces operational costs throughout the life of
the vessel.

• An innovative boat hangar for protected maintenance – day or night, fair or foul weather

• Maximum pre-outfitting of...