OPV-64 is a type of offshore patrol vessel based on a Leroux & Lotz

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concept and designed for the needs of the

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Definition of the requirements

The main propulsion systems are two Wartsila Nohab 16V25 diesel engines with power produced. A secondary propulsion system is fitted separately from the main engines and used for economic mode or emergencies. The main mission is the surveillance of Moroccan exclusive economic zone and control of fisheries in the Atlantic Ocean, with secondary roles including detecting illegal immigration, smuggling and drug trafficking and supporting

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and search and rescue patrols along Moroccan coasts.

Equipment

The armament was recycled from decommissioned warships and from

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's inventory, later added after reception of the ships between 1995 and 1997 in Moroccan naval bases. Original armament: * 2 x 20 mm Added after reception: * 1 x

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40 mm * 4 x (2 twin)

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14.5 mm * 1 x Oerlikon 20 mm

Ships

References

{{Ship classes of the Royal Moroccan Navy Patrol vessels of Morocco Patrol boat classes Ships built in France