Naval News reached out to the U.S. Navy’s Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) to learn more about any possible replacement to the Mark VI Patrol Boats that are slated for divestment and early retirement due to the Mark VIs’ very expensive maintenance costs. NAVSEA has replied to Naval News, showcasing their new 40-foot Patrol Boat, commonly named 40PB, that is not a replacement for the Mark VI. Despite that, the 40PB is indeed new and one of the latest small boats to join the U.S. Navy’s fleet.