35m Hybrid Patrol Vessel

Designed by BMT with Penguin Shipyard International, MPA Guardian is a 35-metre aluminium hybrid-electric catamaran commissioned for the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). Built for multi-role maritime operations, it combines versatility with sustainable propulsion, supporting patrolling, search & rescue, oil spill response, drone deployment, and salvage missions.

Key Features:

• Survivor Capacity: Up to 24 survivors with a bespoke wheelhouse.
• Rigid-Inflatable Boat (RIB): 7?m fast rescue craft, launched via a custom Launch and Recovery System (LARS).
• Hybrid Propulsion:
    • Electric: Silent 6-knot cruising for up to 3 hours.
    • Diesel-electric: Efficient medium-speed operation with battery charging.
    • Diesel-mechanical: Top speed ~27 knots, with integrated electric generation.
• Hull Design: Optimised for minimal resistance and efficient performance across all speeds.

Operational Role:

MPA Guardian acts as a first responder and command-and-control asset for multi-vessel missions, providing flexible, high-performance support in Singapore’s harbour and coastal waters.

Key Benefits:

• Low emissions – Reduced fuel use and engine wear
• Zero-emission mode – Silent electric cruising
• Flexible operations – Three propulsion modes for different mission needs
• Rapid response – Top speed ~27 knots
• Future-proof design – Efficient hull form
• Multi-role capability – Patrol, SAR, oil spill response, drone deployment, salvage
• Safety & survivability – 24-person capacity plus 7?m RIB with bespoke LARS