2020 Nautic Africa 22M Defender

The 22m DEFENDER patrol vessel features a high-speed, planing aluminium mono-hull craft. With speeds up to 40 knots and a range of 400nm, this vessel can be deployed to perform marine search-and-rescue, maritime safety, surveillance, law enforcement and interdiction missions. Seating is provided for four crew and up to 20 transfer personnel. With an endurance of up to 10 days, the 22m DEFENDER is well suited to coastal and inshore patrol duty.

A 4.8m FIC daughter craft is launched by stern ramp to extend mission capability. Various weapons systems, early warning systems, communication and navigation systems can be added to the vessel to perform specialised patrol and security tasks.