The Emergency Response and Diving Training Boats (ACMB), produced by Desan Shipyard for the Turkish Naval Forces, are a result of a project initiated by the Defense Industry Executive Committee decision dated June 5, 2017. These two vessels, designed to support emergency diving and rapid response operations, include the first boat DALGIÇ-1 (Y-15) and the second DALGIÇ-2 (Y-16). Both were integrated into the Turkish Naval Forces inventory on August 23, 2020. Key features of these boats include a 71% domestic production rate and specialized design capabilities for diverse operational needs.

General Features of Emergency Response and Diving Training Boats

• Length: 35 meters
• Width: 8 meters
• Draft: 2 meters
• Displacement: 260 tons
• Speed: 16 knots
• Cruising Range: 140 nautical miles at 12 knots
• Crew Capacity: 6
• Trainee Capacity: 15
• Main Propulsion: 2 x 1100 kW diesel engines
• Domestic Production Rate: 71%

Special Capabilities and Mission Functions

• Rescue and Rapid Response Operations: Support for rescue diving and emergency response in incidents like grounding.
• Diving Training: Capability to conduct practical diving training for diver personnel.
• Use as a Transfer Vessel: Can be used as a transfer vessel when needed.
• Operations in Coastal and Surrounding Seas: Capable of operating up to 90 meters depth.

Local Production and Design Features

• Locally Produced Parts: Shaft and propeller system, fixed pressure chamber, diving panels, acoustic monitoring and capture system, ship information distribution system, and breathing air compressors.
• Design: Fully indigenous design; "axe bow" design enhances maritime capabilities.
• University-Industry Collaboration: Collaborated on propeller design and production.
• Classification: Classified by Türk Loydu.

These boats stand out as modern and multifunctional vessels, enhancing the operational capacity of the Turkish Naval Forces.