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AL BASRAH offshore patrol and support vessels (2012)
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Al Basrah 2012
Ships
| Name | No | Yard No | Builder | Laid down | Launched | Comp | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| البصره [Al Basrah] | 401 | Gulf Island Marine Fabricators, Houma, USA | 2010 | 4.11.2011 | 16.7.2012 | in service (2019) | |
| الفيحاء [Al Fayhaa] | 402 | Gulf Island Marine Fabricators, Houma, USA | 2010 | 1.2.2012 | 18.9.2012 | in service (2019) |
Technical data
| Displacement standard, t | |
|---|---|
| Displacement full, t | 1400 |
| Length, m | 60.0 |
| Breadth, m | 11.2 |
| Draught, m | 3.80 |
| No of shafts | 2 |
| Machinery | 2 Caterpillar 3516C diesels |
| Power, h. p. | 6300 |
| Max speed, kts | 16 |
| Fuel, t | diesel oil |
| Endurance, nm(kts) | 4000(10) |
| Armament | 1 x 1 - 30/75 DS-30MA2, 4 x 1 - 12.7/90, 6 x 1 - 7.6/90, helicopter deck |
| Electronic equipment | 2x nav. radars |
| Complement | 16 + 40 passengers |
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Al Basrah 2012
Project history
River Hawk 60m design, contract was signed via the US Foreign Military Sales program. Intended to operate primarily in support and defence of Iraqi offshore oil terminals. Ships are able to launch and recover three 9m fast attack boats and one 5.40m boat.
Modernizations
None.
Naval service
No significant events.
