Offshore Patrol Vessels 72m
Type: Patrol Boat
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: Ghana
Manufacturer: Various
Overview
Modern offshore patrol vessels with helicopter decks ordered by Ghana for maritime security. Ghana ordered 2x 72m OPVs for exclusive economic zone protection, anti-piracy, fisheries enforcement. Represents significant Ghanaian naval modernization protecting offshore oil and gas resources. Deliveries expected mid-2020s.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 60 |
|---|---|
| note | Ghana Navy offshore patrol vessels for Gulf of Guinea maritime security |
| armament | 1x 40mm Bofors, 2x 20mm autocannons |
| length_m | 72 |
| range_nm | 3000 |
| speed_knots | 22 |
| displacement_tonnes | 780 |
Operators
- Ghana
- Kuwait
- Lebanon
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