Patrol Boats
Lightweight crew protection for new builds and vessels already in service
Protection where patrol boat crews work
Small patrol boats operate close to shore, in harbours and on inland waterways. During interception and boarding, crews may move repeatedly between the helm, the deck and boarding positions. Integris designs lightweight composite armour around the areas that need ballistic protection and the routes crews use to move through the boat.
Depending on the vessel and threat requirement, protection can be integrated around the wheelhouse and helm, in cabin sidewalls and bulkheads, and into selected doors, deck barriers or boarding positions. Coverage is planned with the boatbuilder or operator so the design accounts for visibility, access, escape routes and maintenance.
On smaller craft, both the weight of the armour and where it sits matter. We work within the vessel’s weight and space allowances and coordinate with the naval architect on trim, stability and payload requirements.
Patrol craft programmes
CB90 combat boat. Integris provides armour for the Swedish CB90, a fast combat boat designed to carry troops and cargo in shallow and open waters. It is an example of a compact platform where crew protection must fit alongside the space and weight needed for the vessel’s mission.
CTruk Boats. In a separate programme, Integris and CTruk signed a memorandum of understanding at Defence Services Asia 2026 to jointly develop lightweight composite armour for CTruk’s 40-metre Surface Effect Ship fast patrol craft. The collaboration brings armour design into the vessel development process.
Retrofitting armour to an existing patrol boat
We can 3D scan an existing boat to capture its as-built geometry, including curved surfaces and tight spaces. The scan gives our engineers a digital model to design panels around the actual vessel and check clearances at doors, hatches, equipment and service points before manufacture. This helps the yard plan installation around the boat’s refit schedule.
Integrating armour during construction
For a new build, we can work with the shipyard and naval architect from the design stage. The team can make allowances for armour weight, mounting points and panel access while the vessel layout is still being developed. Armour can then be installed during construction, in step with the yard’s build and fit-out sequence.
On-site project management
Integris can provide an on-site project manager to supervise the armour installation. They can coordinate with the yard and installation team, resolve fit and access questions as they arise, and oversee checks against the agreed installation drawings before handover.
Discuss your patrol boat programme
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Planning a new patrol boat or upgrading a vessel already in service? Tell us about your vessel, operating requirements and the areas you need to protect.