The ship was built in Thailand but with design, technology transfer and support provided by BAE Systems. In January 2016 it was announced that a contract had been signed to provide the Royal Thai Navy with a second ship based on the River-class OPV to be built under licence at Bangkok Dock Company. [61]

The Thaon di Revel class (also known as PPA for ' Pattugliatore Polivalente d'Altura - Multipurpose Offshore Patrol Vessel') is a class of multipurpose offshore ships built by Fincantieri for the Italian Navy. [13] It is planned to replace four Soldati-class light patrol frigates and eight Minerva -class corvettes between 2021 and 2035.

The Arafura class is a class of offshore patrol vessels being built for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).

The Offshore Patrol Vessel is a highly versatile ship, designed to perform Economic Exclusion Zone management roles, including the provision of maritime security to coastal areas and effective disaster relief.

2025年1月13日 · The OPV hull design is characterized by bow area featuring a bulb and a completely covered mooring area, alongside active stabilizer fins amidships to ensure operational capability in high sea state conditions and rough weather. The ship superstructures divided into two main blocks, the forward incorporating the Naval Cockpit and combat ...

Two generations of River Class Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) serve under the White Ensign. HMS Tyne, Severn and Mersey belong to the first, operating since the early 2000s. Since 2017, they have been joined in the fleet by the larger, faster and more capable HMS Forth, Medway, Trent, Tamar and Spey.

What are Offshore Patrol Vessels? The River-class Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) programme is an initiative undertaken by the Royal Navy to strengthen its fleet capabilities. The programme involves the support of a series of patrol vessels designed for operations in offshore waters.

2022年2月28日 · The River-class offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) are in service with the UK Navy, securing the UK’s borders and protecting its interests abroad. The OPVs are deployed for fishery protection and other patrol missions. The class comprises vessels manufactured in two batches.

2020年8月7日 · BAE Systems is building a new class of five 90m offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) for the second batch of the British Royal Navy’s River-class ships. The offshore patrol vessel is intended to carry out a range of economic exclusion zone management tasks such as maritime security, border control, routine patrols, and anti-smuggling.

2023年10月17日 · These small vessels now form the backbone of many countries’ coastal maritime operations, protecting against various threats, including terrorism, smuggling, drug and human trafficking, illegal fishing, and illegal immigration.