55m Inshore Patrol Vessel

This modern and robust Inshore Patrol Capability

Vessel (IPV) design is derived from the The IPV is fully equipped for Exclusive
Principal Characteristics
BAE Systems designed 56 metre Search Economic Zone (EEZ) patrol and Length Overall 55 m
and Rescue vessel which has been in response operations, including: Waterline 50.3 m
operational service since 2000. Beam 9m
• Ability to patrol up to Sea State 5 Draught At propellers 2.9 m
The vessel is large and robust in order • Deployment and recovery of sea Displacement 340 t
to transit rough, open ocean waters boats up to Sea State 4
between patrol areas. This minimises the • VERTREP in Sea State 5, and Speeds Maximum 25+ kts
requirement to seek shelter while on or • Survival up to Sea State 8. Economical 12 kts
Loiter 4-7 kts
in transit to patrol. The vessel is fitted
with an active ride control system. The Vessel manning permits two sea boats Range 3,000 nm 12 kts
top speed can also be increased to meet to conduct simultaneous boarding and 2,000 nm 16 kts
customer requirements. search operations. The sea boats and Endurance 7+ days
small arms provide a measured, inshore Complement Ship’s Crew 22
To complete the vessel’s flexibility for peacetime enforcement capability. Others 4
close inshore and onshore enforcement Additional 12
operations, two highly capable sea boats Mission System Accommodation
are provided. The IPV is large enough The Mission System has been designed
to provide an excellent level of comfort to be simple, low cost, but effective, and
for both crew and embarked civil agency integrates communications, navigation
officials or observers. and detection of offenders by radar and
electronic support measures. The IPV
Four of these vessels have been has a forward gun position for weapons
constructed for the Royal New Zealand to 40 mm. More extensive mission
Navy. and weapon systems solutions can be
provided as options to meet complex
customer requirements.

Through Life Support

BAE Systems can provide integrated
logistic support, including engineering,
documentation, and operational and
technical training, as well as a full
range of support services, tailored
to customers’ specific operational
requirements, from routine maintenance
through complete mid-life upgrades to
disposal.

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