The Cutter Boat – Over the Horizon (CB-OTH), is a cutter-deployed rigid-hulled inflatable boat in service with the United States Coast Guard. It is designed to pursue and interdict fast, non-compliant vessels.

The OTH IV features increased top speed and passenger capacity, improved navigation systems, and an appropriate hull design for stern launch and recovery. The CB-L features similar high-speed capability and crew accommodation as the OTH IV, with reduced complexity in the communication and navigation systems.

Apr 26, 2019 · Crewmembers aboard a 26-foot over-the-horizon IV cutter boat enter the stern ramp of the Coast Guard Cutter Robert Ward after demonstrating the maneuverability of the OTH-IV in San Francisco Bay, Feb. 27, 2019.

Apr 13, 2021 · OTH-IVs acquired through this contract will outfit new national security cutters (NSC), fast response cutters (FRC) and offshore patrol cutters (OPC) through April 2024. The new contract incorporates revisions to the navigation and communication systems to mitigate obsolescence concerns.

Dec 13, 2019 · The LRI-II extends the NSC’s and other host vessels’ mission reach, providing high-speed pursuit, interdiction and rescue capabilities. Characteristics. Length: 35 feet; Maximum Speed: 40 knots; Range: 240 nautical miles Over the Horizon-IV. The OTH-IV is the quick response boat for the NSC and other host vessels. Characteristics. Length ...

Sep 6, 2023 · T he Coast Guard awarded a $104 million contract to Inventech Marine Solutions (IMS) last year to build more than 200 fifth-generation over-the-horizon cutter boats (CB-OTH-Vs).

Apr 18, 2021 · The Coast Guard today awarded a contract to Safe Boats International L.L.C. of Bremerton, Washington, for up to 20 over the horizon-IV (OTH-IV) cutter boats with supporting equipment. The fixed price contract has a total potential value of $8.8 million and includes an initial order for one OTH-IV and supporting equipment.

Oct 12, 2018 · The US Coast Guard has awarded Bremerton-based SAFE Boats International LLC a $2.74 million contract for the delivery of seven over the horizon IV (OTH-IV) cutter boats. The orders include trailers and familiarization training.

Jun 12, 2018 · Major cutters like the national security cutter are capable of carrying multiple cutterboat types, including the over-the-horizon (CB-OTH-IV) rigid-hull inflatables, and long-range interceptors (CB-LRI-11).

Jun 3, 2022 · The NSC’s 26-foot Over-the-Horizon IV (OTH-IV) Cutter Boat has a speed of around 42 knots and a range of 200+ nautical miles. The NSC can carry two OTH-IVs and the OPC one to three OTH-IV Cutter Boats.