Status in active service Displacement 4t normal 5.2t maximum | Class and type Inshore Patrol vessel | |
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Name Namacurra Class harbour patrol boat Builder Sandock-Austral, Durban Notes Pennant Numbers Y1501 - Y1530 | ||
The Namacurra class patrol boats are a class of patrol boat currently in service with South Africa, Namibia, Malawi and Mozambique.
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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 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
References
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