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Naval
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Federal Government to acquire additional Armoured Patrol Boats |
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Nigeria
will procure additional patrol boats in the next few months, as part
of an effort to fight the increasing piracy in the Gulf of Guinea. State
owned company Messrs Global West Vessels Specialist Limited already
received a contract to provide up to 20 armoured patrol boats to the
Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). |
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Aresa 1800 CPV Fighter deployed by the the Nigerian Maritime Administration
and Safety Agency
(Picutre: Aresa)
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GRUP ARESA INTERNACIONAL has delivered 4 PATROL
model "Aresa 1800 CPV Fighter " vessels to Messrs
Global West Vessels Specialist Limited.
With an overall length of 17.30 meters, this multi-mission vessel is
suitable for border patrol missions interception , coastal patrol, counter
terrorism, anti piracy, fire fighting and private security. This model
is listed as a defence and surveillance vessel. The entire structure
is reinforced with the latest technology, high performance and lightweight
materials, protecting the crew from external attacks without loss of
speed or detriment to acceleration performance.
This version of the Aresa 1800 CPV Fighter, has two 1000 HP inboard
engines with a total power of 2000 HP that enables it to reach a top
speed of 40 knots.
It also has a long range of 500 nautical miles at a cruising speed
of 25 knots.
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