Stern launching ramp

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USCG long range interceptor using the stern launching ramp of the USCGC Bertholf -- a frigate sized cutter.
Aerial view of a USCG Marine Protector showing its short range prosecutor nestled in its stern launching ramp.
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Some modern patrol vessels are equipped with a stern launching ramp, for deploying smaller rescue or pursuit boats without requiring the parent ship to come to a halt, first.[1][2] Typically the smaller craft are powered by water-jets, and can drive themselves up the ramp by their own power.

The stern launching ramps on the United States Coast Guard's Marine Protector cutters only require a single crewmember to remain on deck when its short range prosecutor boat is deployed or retrieved.

References

  1. ↑ "Austal patrol boats show their capabilities". Marine log. 2009-11-27. Retrieved 2011-12-02. "A stern launching ramp allows the safe deployment and retrieval of a rigid hull inflatable boat and dive operations are also supported via low-to-the-water platforms located aft."  mirror
  2. ↑ Philip Ewing (2008-06-27). "New cutter struts at Inner Harbor". Navy Times. Retrieved 2011-12-02. "From the new muzzle-velocity radar in its 57mm deck gun on the foc’sle to the boat-launch ramp at the stern, the Bertholf brings a new set of capabilities to the cutter fleet, Stadt said."  mirror
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