Following a four-year acquisition programme, the Government of Trinidad and Tobago has agreed to purchase twelve vessels for the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force from Damen Shipyards.
Trinidad and Tobago has ordered a complete package of vessels with the aim of enhancing the country’s maritime security and of establishing the foundations of a Maritime Security Wall; thereby creating and sustaining an effective presence in all tiers of Trinidad and Tobago’s maritime domain. The order includes:
Four Damen Stan Patrol 5009 Coastal Patrol Vessels:
- 51 metres long, 9 metres wide
- Speeds in excess of 28 knots
- Range exceeds 2500 nautical miles
- Equipped with an advanced surveillance system
- Deploys an on-board 11 metres interceptor plus a short-range 7.5 metres Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB)
- Uses a Sea-Axe design to dramatically enhance seakeeping in rough waters
- These vessels will patrol coastal waters and are also capable of operating in Trinidad and Tobago’s Exclusive Economic Zone
Two Damen Fast Crew Supply 5009 Utility Vessels:
- 54 metres long, 10 metres wide
- Speeds in excess of 20 knots
- Range exceeds 3000 nautical miles
- These vessels can be used for a variety of roles: support of interceptor operations, disaster relief, search and rescue, as well as limited coastal patrol
Six Damen Interceptor DI 1102 Interceptors:
- 11 metres long, 2 metres wide
- speeds in excess of 53 knots
- Interceptors are capable of being embarked on and deployed from the SPas and FCS acting as a force multiplier
