| OPV-64 | |
|---|---|
 Royal Moroccan Navy Raïs Charkaoui OPV-64 patrol vessel | |
| Class overview | |
| Name: | OPV-64 |
| Builders: |
Lorient Naval Industries actually STX France SA |
| Operators: |
 Royal Moroccan Navy |
| Built: | 1994-1997 |
| In service: | 1995-present |
| Completed: | 5 |
| Active: | 5 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class & type: | Raïs Bargach class |
| Type: | offshore patrol vessel |
| Displacement: | 580 tonnes [1] |
| Tons burthen: | 650 tonnes [1] |
| Length: | 64 m [1] |
| Beam: | 11,42 m [1] |
| Draught: | 3 m [1] |
| Installed power: | 7.6 MW [1] |
| Propulsion: |
2 Wartsila Nohab 16V25 diesels 2 Leroy-Somer electric propulsors [1] |
| Speed: | 25 knots (8 knots in economic/electrical mode) [1] |
| Range: |
4.000nm @ 12kts 3.000nm @ 15 knots [1] |
| Endurance: | maximum 20 days [1] |
| Complement: | 46 (6 officers, 40 enlisted) + 8 spare berths [1] |
| Sensors and processing systems: |
Surface search: Decca Bridgemaster 2000 Navigation: Decca 2090 ARPA Sonar: Commercial fathometer [1] |
| Armament: |
1x 40mm Bofors cannon 2x 20mm Oerlikon AA cannons 2x2 14.5mm [1] |
OPV-64[2] is a type of Offshore Patrol Vessel based on a Leroux & Lotz patrol vessel concept and designed for the needs of the Royal Moroccan Navy, ordered in late 1993.[3]
Definition of the requirements[]
The main propulsion systems are two Wartsila Nohab 16V25 diesel engines with 7.6 MW power produced. A secondary propulsion system is fitted separately from the main engines and used for economic mode or emergencies.[1]
The main mission is the surveillance of Moroccan EEZ and control of fisheries in the Atlantic ocean, with secondary roles including detecting illegal immigration, smuggling and drug trafficking and supporting counter terrorism and search and rescue patrols along Moroccan coasts.
Equipment[]
The armament was recycled from decommissioned warships and from Royal Moroccan Army's inventory, later added after reception of the ships between 1995 and 1997 in Moroccan Navy Bases.[1]
Original Armament:
- 2 x 20mm
Added after reception:
Ships[]
| Pennant no. | Name | Launched | Commissioned | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P-318 | Raïs Bargach | 9 Oct 1995 | 14 Dec 1995 | In service | [4] |
| P-319 | Raïs Britel | 19 Mar 1996 | 14 May 1996 | In service | [4] |
| P-320 | Raïs Charkaoui | 26 Sep 1996 | 15 Dec 1996 | In service | [4] |
| P-321 | Raïs Maaninou | 7 Mar 1997 | 21 May 1997 | In service | [4] |
| P-322 | Raïs Al Mounastiri | 15 Oct 1997 | 17 Dec 1997 | In service | [4] |
Gallery[]
.JPG "407 Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah (ex-Bristol County, LST 1198).JPG (1.8 MB)")
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The original article can be found at OPV-64 and the edit history here.