Offshore rescue vessel
Reliance class medium endurance cutter (210 ft)
United States Coast Guard · United States
Medium endurance cutter built for search and rescue, with a flight deck for helicopter operations.
Specifications
Hull & dimensions
- Manufacturer / builder
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- Hull type
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- Hull material
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- Watertight compartments
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- Length overall
- 64.16 m (210.5 ft)
- Length at waterline
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- Beam
- 10.4 m (34.1 ft)
- Draught
- 3.2 m (10.5 ft)
- Freeboard at bow
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- Freeboard at stern
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- Displacement
- 1,108.9 t (1,222.4 US tons)
- Gross tonnage
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- Net tonnage
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- Min vertical clearance
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- Height to highest unfixed point
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- Height to highest fixed point
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- Number built
- 16
- Year introduced
- 1964
- Year retired
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Machinery & propulsion
- Propulsion type
- Twin diesel
- Engines
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- Engine manufacturer
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- Total engine power
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- Fuel type
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- Total fuel capacity
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- Fresh water capacity
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- Launch method
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Members-only
Operating limits (seas, surf, wind), towing and stability data, and detailed engineering specifications are available to Members.
Performance & capabilities
- Maximum speed
- 18 kn (33.3 km/h · 20.7 mph)
- Range
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- Endurance
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- Crew complement
- 75
- People capacity
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- Self-righting
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- Self-bailing
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- Ice operations capable
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- Max ice-breaking thickness
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- Medical facilities onboard
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Members-only
Operating limits (seas, surf, wind), towing and stability data, and detailed engineering specifications are available to Members.
Operational envelope & limits
Members-only
Operating limits (seas, surf, wind), towing and stability data, and detailed engineering specifications are available to Members.
Source citations
| # | Source | Type | Supports | Accessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [1] | USCGC Reliance (WMEC-615) Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USCGC_Reliance_(WMEC-615) | reference | General | 2026-09-30 |
| [2] | Built to Last – the 210-foot cutter fleet US Coast Guard https://www.mycg.uscg.mil/News/Article/3644235/built-to-last-the-early-days-of-the-210-foot-cutter-fleet/ | official | General | 2026-09-30 |