Police Vessel ‘Sentinel’ is now officially launched as the latest waterborne recruit to the UK’s Dorset Police force.
The Sargo Boats 36 Fly vessel has been designed from the ground up to suit very specific needs, Police Vessel ‘Sentinel’ was delivered on time and to budget. Custom-designed and delivered coded fully commercial Cat B Offshore and PBC complete, she can carry up to 13 persons and 1,100 litres of fuel, travelling up to approximately 500 nautical miles on a full tank, with a top speed of 48 knots allowing for rapid response to an incident.
Sargo Boats was appointed as a 5-year partner for the Dorset Police with the nine ton-displacement, all-season ‘Sentinel’ vessel a perfect realisation of that partnership. The official launch saw Police Vessel ‘Sentinel’ accompanied by Police Vessel ‘Invictus’ an 11-metre tactical rib, both purpose-built to meet the needs of policing.
Assistant Chief Constable Steve Lyne, Dorset Police, said, “These new additions to our marine fleet, funded by the Home Office, allow us to better serve our communities and ensure we can put our specialist resources in the right places. This enhancement is a huge step forward for Dorset Police, providing us the ability to serve the marine community using fit-for-purpose vessels for many years to come.
“We cover a large coastal area with 96 miles of Jurassic coastline in Dorset and it is only right that we have the capabilities to respond to an incident on the water in the same way that we would on land. The boats will enable us to be more visible on the water, providing a deterrent for any anti-social behaviour or criminality. They will also strengthen the way we work with our partners, such as HM Coastguard and the RNLI.”
Police Vessel ‘Sentinel’ will be on berth VA31 at Seawork, Can't wait until then? See ‘Sentinel’ in action here;
