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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/No v 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
Technologies and YouTube)
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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