The Ojika-class patrol vessel is a class of PL type patrol vessels of the Japan Coast Guard.
Design The design of this class is generally a modified version of , a preceding 1,000-ton class PL being emphasis on air-sea rescue operations.
In contrast to the Nojima, which had a helicopter deck one level higher than the strength deck, this class utilizes the end of the strength deck as the helicopter deck, and has a reinforced structure to land a large Super Puma helicopter. In addition, a well dock was installed below the helicopter deck to accommodate a high speed launch, but it was not efficient as planned and discontinued after the second ship.
The chimney was split into two and placed on both sides of the ship. Between these funnels, a hangar for the ROV and a preparation room for diving operations were set up. With these capabilities to support divers, all ships of this class are officially certified as .
Ships in the class Hull no.Ship name BuilderCommissionDecommissionFatePL-02Erimo (former Ojika)Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding31 October 199124 January 2017Transferred to Malaysian Coast Guard as KM PekanPL-03KudakaHakodate Dock25 October 1994 PL-04Yahiko (former Satsuma)Sumitomo Heavy Industries26 October 1995 PL-05Dejima (former Hakata)Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries26 November 1998 PL-06Kurikoma (former Dejima)Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding29 October 1999 PL-07SatsumaKawasaki Heavy Industries PL-08Tosa (former Motobu)Sasebo Heavy Industries [ja] 31 October 2000
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