- Namacurra class harbour patrol boat
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Class overview Name: Namacurra class harbour patrol boat Operators: South African Navy General characteristics Class and type: Patrol boat Length: 9m Beam: 2.7m Draught: 0.8m Propulsion: 2 Yamaha outboards; 380 hp(m) (279kw) Speed: 32 knots Range: 180 at 20kt Complement: 4 Armament: - 1x 12.7 mm MG,
- 2x 7.62 mm MGs
The Namacurra class patrol boats are a class of patrol boat currently in service with the South African Navy.
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Introduction into service
Built in South Africa between 1980-81 these boats can also be transported by road. One was transferred to Malawi in October 1988, two to Namibia in 2002 and two to Mozambique in September 2004.
Operations
These boats are in use with the harbour patrol forces in Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and Durban. There are also used, nominally by the Operational Boat Squadron, until new boats can be procured. Several have been built and transferred to allied navies in the region.
Crewing
The boats have an optimal crew of four and a maximum of five.
Units
- Units Equipped:
- Harbour Patrol Forces
- Operational Boat Squadron
References
Categories:- Ships of the South African Navy
- Small combat vessel classes
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