 EML Roland in September 2023 | |
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Builders | Baltic Workboats |
| Operators |
|
| In commission | 2021–present |
| Planned | 16 |
| Building | 3 |
| Completed | 13 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Patrol boat |
| Length | 17.25 m (56 ft 7 in) |
| Beam | 5.42 m (17 ft 9 in) |
| Draught | 1.6 m (5 ft 3 in) |
| Propulsion |
|
| Speed | 33 knots (38 mph; 61 km/h) |
| Range | 230 nmi (430 km) at 25 kn (46 km/h) |
| Complement | 6 |
| Sensors & processing systems | Simrad |
| Armament |
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| Armour | Ballistic protection |
The NAVY 18 WP class is a class of patrol boat, designed by the Estonian shipbuilder Baltic Workboats.
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Initially intended to patrol the waters of Estonia's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) as well as rapidly respond to potential maritime border intrusions, they also provided maritime force protection to NATO and partner countries' warships visiting Estonia at sea and in ports. [1] The vessels can also be used for intelligence missions. In April 2024, Estonia delivered two patrol boats to Ukraine. [2] [3]
Similar patrol boats have also been ordered by the Royal Oman Police who plans to use them for port security. [4]
