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Bremerton-based SAFE Boats is under contract to send eight boats to Ukraine over the next few years to help strengthen the country's naval capabilities.
The boat, called the Mark VI, is 85 feet long, can reach speeds beyond 40 knots and has a range in excess of 600 nautical miles.
SAFE Boats received a $100 million contract to build the vessels.
The company mostly constructs boats designed for patrols and search and rescue, which means speed and maneuverability are vital.
Chris Mogaveor trains SAFE Boats customers on how to operate the boats. Now, due to the contract secured with the US Navy, specialists like Mogaveor will soon be training the Ukrainian Navy.
"Some days I feel guilty about picking up my paycheck, cuz this is so much fun," Mogaveor said. "As long as they do what I teach them, they're gonna get there and back."
SAFE Boats is currently building a set of military vessels in the Port of Tacoma.
Read the full story here: https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/bremerton/bremerton-company-boats-ukraine/281-a2507de7-cc6a-418b-afec-4ed443c263d8