LÉ Róisín (P51)
LÉ ''Róisín'' (P51) is the lead ship of her class of offshore patrol vessel in the Irish Naval Service. Commissioned in 1999, the ship's primary mission is fisheries protection, search and rescue, and maritime protection operations, including vessel boarding (attack), boardings. Róisín or Róisín Dubh, is often used as an allegory for Ireland. However, the original Róisín Dubh was a daughter of Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone, Red Hugh O’Neill, Earl of Tyrone in the late 16th century. Design The ship was designed by STX Canada Marine (now Vard Marine) and has an all-steel hull based on the Mauritius, Mauritian MCGS Vigilant, Vigilant patrol vessel launched in 1995, but without the helicopter deck and hangar facilities. The level of automation incorporated into the ship's systems allows the ship to be operated with just 47 crew including eight officers. The vessel is designed for winter North Atlantic operations. Weapon systems The ship is armed with an Otobreda 76 mm, OT ...
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