Offshore Patrol Vessel
The Naval Service operates three offshore patrol vessels. All these vessels were built in Verlome Dockyard in Cork and were commissioned into service during the late 1970s and early 1980s. These vessels patrol the Irish EEZ. During their service these vessels have completed numerous re-supply missions to Irish troops serving overseas with the United Nations.
Naval Service Offshore Patrol Vessels
LÉ Samuel Beckett
LÉ Samuel Beckett is latest Offshore Patrol Vessel and represents an updated and lengthened version of the original RÓISÍN Class.
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| Type | Offshore patrol Vessel |
| Length | 65.2m |
| Beam | 10.5m |
| Draught | 4.4m |
| Main Engines |
2 X SEMT- Pielstick Diesel |
| Speed | 17 knots |
| Range | 6750 Nautical Miles @ 12 knots |
| Crew | 46 (5 Officers) |
| Main Armament |
Bofors 40mm L70 Canon |
| Secondary Armament | 2 X 20mm Rheinmetall RH202 Canon |
| Small Arms |
Various small arms ranging from: |
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