The design of the nine boats benefits from Buzzi's many years of experience in the development of fast patrol boats. Their slender shape with the deep V and fully enclosed wheelhouse enable operating speeds of up to 58 knots.
The new fleet consists of four FB38s (length: 11.50 metres) with an extended cockpit, four FB38s with a shorter cockpit and larger working area on the foredeck and a 13.10-metre-long FB43 boat. All are equipped with extensive navigation and communication electronics from the manufacturer Raymarine.
The "Guardia di Finanza" is a mixture of customs and border protection authority. It is responsible for combating financial crime and smuggling in Italy.
Most of the boats will be deployed on the northern Italian lakes, such as Lake Garda. The large FB43 boat, on the other hand, will be deployed specifically to guard the presidential residence in Castel Porziano, which is located around 25 kilometres south of Rome directly on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Christian Tiedt
Editor Travel
