Our Services
Chase Boat Support
Tactical Marine Leasing provides chase boat support for high-profile operations, including military & security boat leasing, World Cup Sailing, Textron Autonomous Projects, the U.S. Navy, Marine Film Coordinators, and UUV & UAV projects. Our chase boats are equipped to handle a range of mission-critical support services, such as personnel transport, secure maritime communications, safety zone enforcement, emergency response, and on-water observation.
Whether assisting in maritime security operations, autonomous vessel testing, military training, special operations, or film productions, our team ensures reliable, professional support tailored to your mission’s needs.
Testing Support
Tactical Marine Leasing specializes in autonomous boat leasing and testing support, providing outfitted vessels for a variety of maritime operations. Whether it’s testing autonomous systems, launching UUVs or UAVs, or assisting with mission-critical trials, our team ensures seamless execution.
With extensive experience working with cutting-edge maritime technology and defense contractors, we quickly adapt to specific client requirements. Our autonomous boat leasing services ensure reliable support for naval testing, special operations, and maritime security applications, delivering mission-ready vessels at a moment’s notice.
Consulting & Custom Solutions
With over 28 years of expertise in military & security boat leasing and maritime operations, Tactical Marine Leasing and RHIB Unlimited provide in-house consulting and engineering solutions for specialized vessel projects.
We have taken on numerous special projects where a concept exists, but the path to execution is unclear. Our hands-on expertise allows us to design, modify, and retrofit vessels for autonomous systems, perimeter security, UUV/UAV deployment, and specialized defense operations.
Whether refining an idea or developing a custom solution, we are ready to bring your vision to life—delivering mission-ready vessels engineered for precision, reliability, and operational success.
Versatile Support for Any Mission
- Military Base Security
- Government Sales and Support Missions
- Recovery and Salvage
- Perimeter Security
- Search and Rescue
- Personnel Transport
- Training on the Water
- Autonomous Exercises
- Diving Missions
- Marine Research
- UUV/UAV Launch and Recovery
- Classified Missions
- Chase Boat Support
- Underwater Surveys
- Film and TV
- Law Enforcement
Transforming an 11-Meter USMI Boat for Advanced Submarine Detection
Our client required an 11-meter USMI military boat to support their helicopter-based sonar system for anti-submarine warfare demonstrations worldwide. The vessel’s primary mission was to detect and track submarines in various sea conditions, making precision engineering and cutting-edge modifications essential.
To accommodate their Sonar Unit (SU), we installed a 20-inch sea chest, essentially creating a large hull opening for seamless SU deployment. This advanced system allowed the SU to launch over 500 feet beneath the ocean’s surface, supported by a motion compensation system to ensure stability in fluctuating sea states.
To facilitate rapid deployment and retrieval, we custom-built a hydraulic winch system powered by a Power Take-Off (PTO) from the engine crankshaft, enabling retraction speeds of 30 feet per second. Additionally, we installed a 5-kilowatt generator beneath the deck to support their 400 kHz sonar system, ensuring uninterrupted operation.
For real-time data transmission, we integrated an Omni-directional WiFi system, which was groundbreaking at the time given the technological limitations. Today, with innovations like Starlink and Vector Systems, connectivity and operational efficiency have significantly improved, making these military vessel modifications more effective than ever.
