![]() ![]() ![]() The Damen 40 metres patrol boats also known as the Stan Patrol 4207 has a maximum Speed of 26.5 knots, and a crew of 18. Most of these vessels have arrived the country and are already actively engaged in various maritime operations across Nigeria’s Sea domain except for the two 40 metres Damen patrol boats which according to Africa Intelligence, could not be delivered yet due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new acquisitions include a 60 metre OSV 160 hydrographic survey vessel from France’s Ocea, two 40 metre fast patrol boats from Damen Shipyard in Vietnam, four Manta class boats from Malaysia’s Suncraft, one leonardo AW-139 helicopter from Italy and 15 riverine patrol boats from Nigeria’s Epenal Group. ![]() Last year, Nigeria’s Naval head of policy and plans Rear Admiral Beegroy Ibe-Enwo said Nigeria will receive new vessels from France, Malaysia, Vietnam and local manufacturers, to support the 42 patrol boats and other vessels acquired in 2019. The two warships, which are 40 metres fast attack and patrol boats made by Damen could not be delivered on time to partake in the exercise. ![]()
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