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Offshore Patrol 60

Multi-role offshore patrol vessel evolved from the Cape-class patrol boat, offered in Maritime Security, Subsurface and Surveillance variants.

Description

The Offshore Patrol 60 is a larger and more versatile evolution of Austal's Cape-class patrol boat, which is in service with the Royal Australian Navy, the Australian Border Force and the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard. Built on proven hull platforms, it is designed for multi-role use across security, subsurface and surveillance missions.

Key features

  • Maritime Security variant: options for deterring or preventing illegal activity in a national maritime jurisdiction and enforcing borders
  • Subsurface variant: options for underwater missions including mine countermeasures, hydrographic surveys using unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) and towed arrays
  • Surveillance variant: equipped for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, command and control, and search and rescue

Applications

  • Border enforcement and maritime security
  • Mine countermeasures and hydrographic survey
  • ISR, command and control, and search and rescue

Specifications

Base designCape-class patrol boat
VariantsMaritime Security, Subsurface, Surveillance

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