- HMBS Nassau
The HMBS Nassau is a patrol boat operated by the Bahamian military. It is one of two ships operated by the Bahamian military, the other being the
HMBS Bahamas P-60 . Like its sister ship, it is armed with several heavyBrowning M2 .50 caliber machine guns and a light auto cannon. It is commonly used for capturing illegal immigrants (particularly fromHaiti ), anti-piracy/smuggling missions, hurricane relief, search and rescue, routine patrols, and assisting maritimepolice . Along with the P-60, it is in active service.The RBDF uses the m16/ m4 for combat and the L1A1 for ceremonies.References
[http://www.coltoncompany.com/shipbldg/ussbldrs/postwwii/shipyards/active/gulf/mosspointmarine.htm] (List of active ships)
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