Swift to the rescue

The US Navy's high-speed catamaran HSV Swift is speeding as only it can do, to the rescue of hurricane victims, as this story states:

A HIGH-speed catamaran built by Hobart shipbuilder Incat Australia is being used in the rescue and relief efforts in Louisiana in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.The 98m HSV Swift left the Incat shipyards in 2003 and is now operated by the US Navy as a fast supply vessel and troop transport.
It has seen service in the Middle East and South-East Asia after the Tsunami disaster and it is part of the military hurricane relief effort called Joint Task Force Katrina.
Swift has joined many vessels and aircraft of the US Air Force, Army, Navy and National Guard to rescue survivors, deliver supplies and repair communications infrastructure.

These sea-cats are quite capable vessels. About the size of a frigate, they can cruise into shallow waters, usually unaccessable to smaller vessels. Here's hoping the USN will purchase more of these!