Warrior-class inshore patrol vessel

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The Warrior-class inshore patrol vessel is a class of multi-mission inshore patrol vessels (MMIPVs) built for the South African Navy by Damen shipyards and intended to replace the aging Warrior-class OPVs

Project Biro[]

Since 2013, the ambition for the SA Navy was the domestic construction of three offshore, and a minimum of six (later reduced to three) inshore patrol vessels as a replacement for the increasingly aged Warrior-class OPVs and River-class OPV/IPVs, as part of Project Biro. However, in 2018 it was confirmed that only the three MMIPVs (multi-mission inshore patrol vessel) would be constructed, with the OPVs being cancelled as a cost-saving measure.[1]

Damen Shipyards (Cape Town) was awarded the contract on 12 December 2017 and the first keel was laid in February 2019.[1]

Design[]

They are based on the Stan Patrol 6211 and will have a maximum speed of 26.5 knots and a range of 4000 nautical miles. Designed to be built with the Sea Axe Hull - the first to operate in South Africa - the straight-edged bow will improve safety, comfort, and significantly reduce fuel consumption and emissions. Equipped with radar, combat management systems, a forward gun position and various heavy machine guns, the vessels will also carry two RHIBs for boarding operations, with the aft deck being designed to accommodate various container arrangements that aid unique mission requirements.[2]

They will be powered by four Caterpillar engines and will carry 2 RHIBs for boarding operations.

   

Boats built[]

A total of 3 boats will be built,[3] with the first being delivered to the Navy in the first quarter of 2022.[4]

Name Pennant Commissioned Notes
P1571
P1572
P1573

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Project Biro on schedule, with delivery for mid-2021". defenceWeb. 2020-06-09. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
  2. ^ "Armscor finally orders inshore patrol vessels for SA Navy". defenceWeb. 2018-02-27. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
  3. ^ "Navy continues Warrior Class with new MMIPVs". DefenceWeb. November 3, 2021. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
  4. ^ "Warrior names for new SA Navy ships". TimesLive. November 3, 2021. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
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