OPV-64STX Europe main page 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.
Definition of the requirements The main propulsion systems are two Wartsila Nohab 16V25 diesel engines with power produced. A secondary propulsion system is fitted separately from the main engines and used for economic mode or emergencies. The main mission is the surveillance of Moroccan exclusive economic zone 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 naval bases.
Original armament: 2 x 20 mm
Added after reception: 1 x Bofors 40 mm 4 x (2 twin) KPV 14.5 mm 1 x Oerlikon 20 mm
Ships Pennant no. Name Launched Commissioned Status Note P-318 Raïs Bargach 9 Oct 1995 14 Dec 1995 In serviceGlobalSecurity – Moroccan Navy equipment P-319 Raïs Britel 19 Mar 1996 14 May 1996 In service P-320 Raïs Charkaoui 26 Sep 1996 15 Dec 1996 In service P-321 Raïs Maaninou 7 Mar 1997 21 May 1997 In service P-322 Raïs Al Mounastiri 15 Oct 1997 17 Dec 1997 In service
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