Description:
The Rotoiti class of Inshore Patrol Vessels (IPV) are four of the seven ships ordered by the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) under Project Protector which was awarded to Tenix Shipbuilding (New Zealand) in April 2004. Her design is based on a search and rescue vessel in service with the Philippines Coast Guard which was also built by Tenix. These ships will be used to conduct maritime surveillance in support of other agencies such as Customs and Fisheries. They will be able to patrol the New Zealand coastline from the shore to approximately 200 nautical miles (EEZ). The four vessels are expected to be commissioned in late 2009.
Specifications Accommodation: Crew 36
Dimensions: Beam 9 m, Length 55 m
Weights: Full Displacement 340 t
Performance: Max Range 3,000 nautical mile (), Top Speed 25 kt (46 kph)
Operators
New Zealand / 4
Ships
P3568 HMNZS Pukaki
Launch/Keel Laying: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 Christening: Saturday, May 10, 2008 Commissioning: 2009
P3569 HMNZS Rotoiti
Commissioning: 2009
P3570 HMNZS Taupo
Christening: Saturday, August 23, 2008 Commissioning: 2009
P3571 HMNZS Hawea
Launch/Keel Laying: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 Christening: Saturday, December 15, 2007 Commissioning: 2009
New Zealand / 4 