Blohm + Voss in Germany, Vosper Thornycroft in the U.K. and Kvaerner Mandal in Norway all have new concepts for the naval vessel of the future. Blohm + V on The Mekat air-cushion catamaran ...
using the bow wave energy to create an air cushion for more efficient planing. The vessel’s draft fully loaded is 3 feet and is designed for a speed of 50-60 knots.
On Thursday (October 24), the Defence Ministry signed a significant contract with a private company in Goa for the purchase of six Air Cushion Vehicles (ACVs) for the Indian Coast Guard.