65’ Los Angeles Port Police Patrol Vessel

LA Port Police Dive Team Catamaran: High-Speed Hydrofoil-Assisted Patrol & Survey Vessel

All American Marine (AAM) proudly delivers a 65-foot hydrofoil-assisted aluminum catamaran, designed for the Los Angeles Port Police dive team. Built in 2012, this high-performance, multi-mission vessel features Teknicraft Design’s signature hull shape and hydrofoil technology, providing unmatched speed, stability, and efficiency.

Proven Hydrofoil-Assisted Catamaran Design

The vessel is modeled after the highly successful R/V Shearwater and R/V Fulmar, operated by NOAA in California’s National Marine Sanctuaries. Designed by Teknicraft Design Ltd., it features:

• A symmetrical bow, asymmetrical tunnel, and integrated wave piercer, reducing drag and improving fuel efficiency
• A hydrofoil-assisted hull, providing lift for smoother, faster transit
• Lightweight aluminum construction, optimizing durability and performance

Multi-Purpose Capabilities for Safety & Security

As a critical asset for the LA Port Police, this vessel supports a range of missions, including:

• Oceanographic surveys, monitoring seafloor conditions to ensure port safety
• Dive team operations, with dedicated dive platforms and hydraulic equipment
• Port security patrols, safeguarding America’s largest seaport

Lt. Michael Capodanno of the LA Port Police emphasized, “This vessel serves an integral part of securing America’s largest seaport, which helps to keep our country’s economic engine running.”

Powerful Propulsion & Operational Efficiency

Designed for high-speed response and efficient port operations, the vessel is powered by:

• Twin Cummins QSM-11 engines (705 bhp @ 2500 RPM each)
• A fuel-efficient propulsion system, ensuring rapid deployment and extended operational range

Optimized Interior for Research & Crew Comfort

The vessel features a spacious, functional interior layout, including:

• 150+ sq. ft. of wet and dry working space for survey and dive operations
• A fully equipped galley and comfortable dinette with U-shaped settee
• A hydraulically actuated A-frame and survey winch, supporting heavy-duty research and equipment deployment

Enhancing Port Security & Environmental Monitoring

Built at AAM’s Bellingham, WA facility, this hydrofoil-assisted catamaran is a game-changing asset for the LA Port Police, combining advanced marine technology, superior speed, and multi-mission versatility.

With its proven hydrofoil design, powerful propulsion, and specialized survey capabilities, this vessel ensures the continued safety, efficiency, and operational security of the Los Angeles port, one of the busiest in the world.