Shallow Water Operation

 Riverine & Estuarine Operations

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Riverine & Estuarine Operations

Griffon Marine’s shallow watercraft is a compact, high-speed platform designed specifically for riverine, swamp, and shallow coastal environments. With a shallow draught, twin outboard propulsion system, and robust hull design, it enables agile manoeuvrability in areas that conventional patrol boats cannot reach.

The vessel features a modular layout with an open deck configuration and central or aft-mounted helm options, offering flexibility to adapt to different operational requirements such as troop movement, reconnaissance, or interdiction. Optional canopy coverage provides crew protection without compromising visibility or speed.

This vessel supports a wide spectrum of operations across government, law enforcement, and military missions. It excels in high-threat riverine theatres, border patrol zones, and disaster response scenarios where agility, shallow draught, and modular fit-outs are essential.

Key operational roles include:

  • River and estuary patrol 

  • Tactical troop insertion and extraction 

  • Surveillance and interdiction 

  • Environmental monitoring and coastal security 

  • Search and rescue in inaccessible areas 

The platform is particularly well-suited for fast deployments in South Asian and Southeast Asian river networks, African inland waterways, and remote island archipelagos. Its ease of operation, rugged engineering, and adaptable layout.

This compact, high-speed riverine craft is designed for agile operations in shallow, congested, or high-traffic waterways. Optimised for tight manoeuvring and minimal draught, the design supports short-notice deployment in estuarine or inland environments where traditional hullforms struggle to operate.

Technical Overview:

  • Category: Riverine & Estuarine Operations 
  • Type: High-Speed Shallow-Draught
  • Craft Length: ~8 – 9 metres Hull
  • Type: Shallow - V or Variable Deadrise Monohull (Aluminium)
  • Propulsion: Twin or triple outboard engines
  • Speed: 35 - 40 knots
  • Crew Capacity: 2 - 3 crew + operational personnel
  • Operational Focus: Littoral security, riverine patrol, rapid interdiction, urban deployment 

The craft’s hull and structure are engineered for durability, ease of transport, and low maintenance making it ideal for both sustained field deployments and rapid-response missions. Emphasis is placed on lightweight materials, excellent handling at speed, and high manoeuvrability in narrow waterways or heavily vegetated terrain.

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