ROYAL SOLOMON ISLANDS POLICE SERVICE (SOLOMON ISLANDS)
Names |
02 Savo (ex-Pioneer) |
Builders |
Australian Marine Services Assoc., North Fremantle, Australia: 02 |
Commissioned |
1984 // 1987: 02 |
Losses |
none |
Transfers |
None |
Discarding |
1998: 02 |
Displacement standard, t |
|
Displacement full, t |
|
Length, m |
26.0 |
Breadth, m |
7.90 |
Draught, m |
1.90 |
No of shafts |
2 |
Machinery |
2 Caterpillar 3412 V12 diesels |
Power, h. p. |
1500 |
Max speed, kts |
26 |
Fuel, t |
diesel oil |
Endurance, nm(kts) |
520(20) |
Armament |
small arms |
Electronic equipment | radar |
Complement |
8 - 10 |
Project history: GRP-hulled demonstration patrol boat purchased in 1984 after Pacific sales tour. Used for fisheries patrol.
Modernizations: None.
Naval service: No significant events.
Savo 1985
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