Polar Security Cutter
Polar Security Cutter
Icebreakers
Operational Photo
Basic Information
Name
Polar Security Cutter
Designation
Polar Security Cutter
Alternate Designation
Heavy Polar Ice Breaker, PSC
Equipment Type
Icebreakers
Manufacturer
Bollinger Shipyards, VT Halter Marine
Date of Introduction
2032
Description
The Polar Security Cutter (PSC), formerly known as the Heavy Polar Ice Breaker, is a US Coast Guard (USCG) program aimed at delivering three multi-mission cutters especially well suited for operation in the Arctic Ocean. In April 2019, VT Halter Marine was selected to carry designed and construction of the PSC under a $746 million contract that could increase to $1.94 billion if three ships are going to be built. The program is being funded the US Navy and the USCG expects to take delivery of the first vessel in 2024 and the third one in 2027. The program was delayed with the first vessel to be commissioned by 2028-2030.
Naval & Littoral Specifications
Crew
186
Displacement
23300.00 tonnes
Beam
27.00 m
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Icebreakers
Status
Under Development
Also Known As
Heavy Polar Ice Breaker, PSC
Origin
United States of America
Contractors
Bollinger Shipyards, VT Halter Marine
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2032
Total Production
3
Unitary Cost
USD $1.2 billion
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
186
Dimensions — Beam
27 meter
Dimensions — Length
140 meter
Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber
30 millimeter
Mass — Full Displacement
23,300 ton
Time — Mission Endurance
90 day
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a003880
Classification
Domain
Naval & Littoral
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
140 m
Width
27 m
Height
—
Weight
23300000 kg
Operators (1)
United States
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