SYSTEM OVERVIEW
Modern offshore patrol vessels with helicopter decks ordered by Ghana for maritime security. Ghana ordered 2x 72m OPVs for exclusive economic zone protection, anti-piracy, fisheries enforcement. Represents significant Ghanaian naval modernization protecting offshore oil and gas resources. Deliveries expected mid-2020s.
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Offshore Patrol Vessels 72m - Various
ADVANTAGES
- 22-knot speed for patrol
- 3,000nm range for Gulf of Guinea ops
- Bofors 40mm for deterrence
- Ghana maritime sovereignty assertion
DISADVANTAGES
- No anti-ship missiles
- No air defense beyond autocannons
- 780t limited in heavy seas
- Crew intensive for 72m hull
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CREW60
NOTEGhana Navy Offshore Patrol Vessels For Gulf Of Guinea Maritime Security
ARMAMENT1x 40mm Bofors, 2x 20mm Autocannons
LENGTH M72
RANGE NM3000
SPEED KNOTS22
DISPLACEMENT TONNES780
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