Offshore Patrol Vessel

The 85m FRONTIER Offshore Patrol Vessel is a tailor-made vessel to meet specific User requirements and very versatile and flexible to meet a wide range of operational demands in territorial and EEZ waters.

Designed with simplicity and supportability in mind, the FRONTIER 85m OPV has exceptional sea-keeping characteristics and is ideal for maritime patrol and surveillance operations, boarding operations, helicopter support and has a multi-purpose mission deck.

The vessel is powered by two diesel driven waterjets and the vessel is fitted with two bow thrusters. A range of 5000nm can be achieved at a cruise speed of 12 knots and the vessel has an impressive maximum speed of 25 knots. The vessel has an endurance of 21 days making it ideal for longer, offshore missions.

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  • Particulars
    Hull / Superstructure Marine Grade A-36 Steel
    Wheelhouse Marine Grade A-32 Steel
    Length (LOA) 85 m
    Length at design waterline 81.9 m
    Beam (BOA) (excl. fender) 13.4 m
    Daft (max) 3.4 m
    Displacement (Max) 1.450 T
    Classification Bureau Veritas
    Notation I  Hull  MACH, Unrestricted Navigation
    Flight Deck 10 Tonnes class Helicopter
    Fast Intercept/Rescue Craft 2 x 9m
  • Performance
    Max Speed 25 knots
    Cruise Speed 12 knots
    Range 5 000 Nm
    Endurance 21 Days
  • Propulsion
    Engines 2 x CAT C280-12 (2 x 3.8MW) or equivalent
    Propellers 2 x CPP Rolls Royce, Wartsilla or equivalent
    Bow Thruster Electro-Hydrualic
  • Capacities
    Fuel Oil 200 m3
    Fresh Water 200 m3
    Grey Water 10 m3
    Ballast Water 70 m3
    JP5 Aviation Fuel 20 m3
    Complement 32 crew, 70 passengers
  • Electrical
    Power Distribution 415V 50Hz 3ph AC, 115V 50Hz 3ph AC, 220V AC 50Hz 1ph, 12/24V DC
    Air Conditioning 3 x 425 ekW, 1 x 150ekW Emergency - CAT, MAN
  • Navigation & Communication
    Gyro Compass Sperry, SAGEM
    MC, Echo Sounder, GPS, AIS Various
    Navigational Radar (S- & X-Band) Kelvin Hughes, Furuno, Terma or equivalent
    Weather Station, Speed Log Various
    ECDIS Various
  • Weapon Systems
    Surveillance Radar 2D Optional
    EOS Helsoldt, FLIR or equivalent
    12.7mm Gun M2 Browning, STAMP2 or equivalent
    30mm or 40mm Main Gun User Defined
    Command and Ctrl/Fire Ctrl System Weapon and Sensor dependent
    * Specifications subject to change