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• The Mk4 is a versatile pneumatic launcher that expands first responders capabilities by being able to deploy a range of payloads over long distances
• Designed specifically for use in a marine environment being constructed from anodized 6061 T6 Aluminum with a Carbon fiber barrel
• The unique shooting position allows payloads to be deployed when braced against a boat structure or when seated
• The unit naturally falls into the correct launch elevation
• The accumulator has been hydro-tested to 1,1000psi and operates at a pressure of 250psi
• The unit has a built in HPA ( high pressure air tank ) that is charged from a SCUBA tank
• Once charged can be fired three times in less than a minute
• Disposable CO2 cartridges can be used with alternative charging line
• The launcher can be pintle mounted
Oct / Nov 2016 Edition
Shawn Splide and business partner Matthew Searle have been asked to make a co-presentation with Mark Dubina , VP of Port Security at Port Tampa Bay at the upcoming Port Management Network Forum , Long Beach in November . Maritime Arresting Technologies CTO , Matthew Searle , Shawn Splide , Director of Maritime Arresting Technologies and Port Tampa Bay Vice President of Security Mark Dubin , are scheduled to present at the upcoming Port Management Network Forum in Long Beach , CA , November 8-10th , 2016 , to discuss the security benefits of the reel mounted security-boom system , and its effectiveness on the port ’ s ability to respond to threats . “ There is no other product currently on the market that can allow a port to close off an entire waterway with a vessel arresting boom in under six minutes ,” said Mr . Searle during a recent interview . “ When the threat has diminished , the 800 foot booms can be automatically reeled back out of the water in as much time .” Maritime Arresting Technologies have also been nominated for awards for their technology . “ We hope that with the amount of time and effort ( See the MK Launcher in Action ! A 120 ’ boat stopping munition . Bringing a 600bhp boat to walking pace without harming the vessel or the occupants . Courtesy of Maritime Arrest
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Both systems are available exclusively through Maritime Arrest Technologies , a firm based in Florida . “ We ’ re glad to have been able to work so closely with Port Tampa Bay and it ’ s law enforcement agencies . Representatives from the Sheriff ’ s Department told us these systems can make a real difference ” said Shawn Splide , Director of Maritime Arresting Technologies , when asked about the twomonth project . Maritime Arresting Technologies has been making waves through the news since the project commencement in August . we ’ ve put into the project , that other ports will recognize that we are able to help them from start to finish ,” added Searle during a teleconference with members of the press . “ We can advise on Port Security Grant applications , through to training on the delivered technology .” Maritime Arresting Technologies is a U . S . veteranowned company that develops and manufactures
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