Replacement
When planning the replacement for the Point-class cutter, designers took into consideration the need for different berthing arrangements that would accommodate a mixed gender crew. Another important feature lacking on the Point class cutter that was desired on a replacement was a stern launch ramp for the rapid deployment of the cutter's small boat for use in search and rescue missions and in law enforcement work. Both of these requirements were designed into the Marine Protector-class that began replacing the Point class cutters during the late 1990s. The last Point class cutter was replaced in 2003.
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