OPV-64

OPV-64[2] 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.[3]

Royal Moroccan Navy Raïs Charkaoui OPV-64 patrol vessel
Class overview
Name: OPV-64
Builders:
Operators:  Royal Moroccan Navy
Built: 1994–1997
In service: 1995–present
Completed: 5
Active: 5
General characteristics
Class and type: Raïs Bargach class
Type: offshore patrol vessel
Displacement: 580 tonnes [1]
Tons burthen: 650 tonnes [1]
Length: 64 m [1]
Beam: 11,42 m [1]
Draught: 3 m [1]
Installed power: 7.6 MW [1]
Propulsion:
  • 2 Wartsila Nohab 16V25 diesels
  • 2 Leroy-Somer electric propulsors [1]
Speed: 25 knots (8 knots in economic/electrical mode) [1]
Range:
  • 4.000nm @ 12kts
  • 3.000nm @ 15 knots [1]
Endurance: maximum 20 days [1]
Complement: 46 (6 officers, 40 enlisted) + 8 spare berths [1]
Sensors and
processing systems:
  • Surface search: Decca Bridgemaster 2000
  • Navigation: Decca 2090 ARPA
  • Sonar: Commercial fathometer [1]
Armament:

Definition of the requirements

The main propulsion systems are two Wartsila Nohab 16V25 diesel engines with 7.6 MW power produced. A secondary propulsion system is fitted separately from the main engines and used for economic mode or emergencies.[1]

The main mission is the surveillance of Moroccan EEZ 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 Navy Bases.[1]

Original Armament:

  • 2 x 20mm

Added after reception:

Ships
Pennant no. Name Launched Commissioned Status Note
P-318 Raïs Bargach 9 Oct 1995 14 Dec 1995 In service [4]
P-319 Raïs Britel 19 Mar 1996 14 May 1996 In service [4]
P-320 Raïs Charkaoui 26 Sep 1996 15 Dec 1996 In service [4]
P-321 Raïs Maaninou 7 Mar 1997 21 May 1997 In service [4]
P-322 Raïs Al Mounastiri 15 Oct 1997 17 Dec 1997 In service [4]
  • OPV-64 Raïs Al Mounastiri with 407 Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah (ex-Bristol County, LST 1198)
  • OPV-64 P-322 Raïs Al Mounastiri
  • OPV-64 P-320 Raïs Charkaoui patrols off the coast of Africa July 23, 2009, in the Atlantic Ocean.

References
  1. The Naval Institute Guide to Combat Fleets of the World:15th edition
  2. STX Europe main page
  3. Jane's Navy International
  4. GlobalSecurity – Moroccan Navy equipment
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