TRITON patrol ship (2000/2007)
Triton 2010
| Name | No | Yard No | Builder | Laid down | Launched | Comp | Fate |
| Triton | ACV90 | Vosper-Thornycroft, Woolston, UK | 8/1999 | 6.5.2000 | 31.8.2000 // 29.1.2007 | in service (2019) |
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Displacement standard, t |
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Displacement full, t |
1010 |
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Length, m |
98.7 |
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Breadth, m |
22.5 |
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Draught, m |
3.37 |
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No of shafts |
1 |
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Machinery |
2 Paxman 12VP185 diesel-generators, 1 electric motor |
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Power, h. p. |
4760 |
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Max speed, kts |
20 |
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Fuel, t |
diesel oil |
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Endurance, nm(kts) |
3000(12) |
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Armament |
2 x 1 - 12.7/90, helicopter deck |
| Electronic equipment | 2x Bridgemaster E340 radars |
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Complement |
14 + 28 passengers |
Project history: Launched and completed in 2000 and used as trials platform through 2005. Charter contract signed with Gardline Australia Pty Ltd. 1.12.2006. Trimaran configuration provides stability, fuel efficiency, and large open deck areas for housing apprehended violators. Operated by a civilian crew of 14 with up to 30 government officials and armed customs boarding officers. Can hold an additional 30 prisoners for short periods. Customs.
Modernizations: None.
Naval service: No significant events.
Triton 2007
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