Arialah-class offshore patrol vessel

Arialah P6701 at NAVDEX, February 2017
Class overview
Builders: Damen Group
Operators: UAE Critical Infrastructure and Coastal Protection Agency
Planned: 2
Completed: 1
Active: 1
General characteristics
Type: Patrol boat
Length: 67 m (220 ft)[1]
Beam: 11 m (36 ft)
Draft: 5.4 m (18 ft)
Propulsion: 4 × MTU diesel engines
Speed: 20+ knots
Endurance: 21 days
Complement: 42 officers and crew + berthing for 35 troops
Sensors and
processing systems:
  • Thales STIR fire control and Thales Smart-S Mark 2 search radar
  • Mirador electro-optical system
Electronic warfare
& decoys:		 Multi Ammunition Softkill System
Armament:
Aviation facilities: Aft helicopter deck

The Arialah class are Patrol boats for the United Arab Emirates Critical Infrastructure and Coastal Protection Agency (CICPA). Two ships are planned for this class. Sea trials are currently underway.

Description

The class was designed by Damen Group, based on its "sea axe" design. The hull was constructed at Damen's Galați shipyard in Romania, with fit out by Abu Dhabi Ship Building and systems integration by Thales Group.[1]

History

The contract was originally awarded in December 2013.[2] The lead ship Arialah P6701 was handed over to CICPA on 21 February 2017.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "New UAE patrol ship presents a striking profile". Defense News. 22 February 2017. Retrieved 13 March 2017.
  2. ↑ "Sea axe cuts through the waves". IHS Janes 360. 24 February 2015. Retrieved 13 March 2017.
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