HMBS Nassau (P-61)
 HMBS Nassau docked at Nassau | |
| History | |
|---|---|
 Bahamas | |
| Owner: | Royal Bahamas Defence Force |
| Builder: | Moss Point Marine |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type: | Offshore Patrol Vessel |
| Length: | 60.4 m (198 ft) |
HMBS Nassau (P-61) is one of two patrol boats, with HMBS Bahamas (P-60), operated by the Bahamian military. Like her sister ship, Nassau is armed with several heavy Browning M2 .50 caliber machine guns and a light auto cannon. She is commonly used for capturing illegal immigrants (particularly from Haiti), anti-piracy and smuggling missions, hurricane relief, search and rescue, routine patrols, and assisting maritime police.
In August 2016 Nassau arrived in the Netherlands for a nine-month refit at the Damen Group's Maaskant shipyard at Stellendam.[1]
References
- ↑ "Rbdf Boat Set For Refit". Tribune 242. 18 August 2016. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
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