 Two of the Jamaican Coast Guard patrol vessels
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| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Builders | Damen Group |
| Operators | Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard |
| Built | 2005–2006 |
| In commission | 2005 – present |
| Completed | 3 |
| Active | 1 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Damen Stan 4207 patrol vessel |
| Length | 42.8 m (140 ft 5 in)[1] |
| Speed | 26 knots (48 km/h; 30 mph) |
| Complement | 17 |
The County class is a class of offshore patrol vessels built for the Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard (JDF). Based on the Dutch Damen Stan 4207 patrol vessel, the first vessel entered service in 2005.[1][2][3] Three were originally purchased, but only one remains in service with the JDF. In 2017, an additional two vessels were purchased and both remain in service as of 2023.[4] The Jamaican vessels are equipped with a stern launching ramp, capable of deploying and retrieving a small jet boat, for rescue or pursuit. The vessels' bridge electronics were supplied by Alphatron Marine.[5][6]
- ^ a b "Navy (Jamaica), Navy". Janes. 2011-10-18. Retrieved 2011-12-03.
The capabilities of the Jamaican Coast Guard were greatly enhanced with the acquisition in 2005 and 2006 of three Damen offshore patrol vessels.
[permanent dead link] - ^ "SENTINEL Class Patrol Boat: Media Round Table" (PDF). United States Coast Guard. 2008-09-30. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2009-02-20. Retrieved 2009-09-26.
- ^ "Mid-Shore Patrol Vessel". Canadian Coast Guard. 2011-06-15. Archived from the original on 2013-05-15. Retrieved 2011-12-03.
The Mid-Shore Patrol Vessel is based on Damen's Stan Patrol 4207 design. As of 2001, 16 vessels based on this design have been built and are currently in use by agencies such as the UK Border Agency and the Coast Guards of the Netherlands, Barbados, Jamaica, and Albania.
- ^ "Jamaica Defence Force returns to Damen for fleet renewal". Retrieved March 4, 2021.
- ^ "Alphatron Marine". Retrieved 2014-09-22.
- ^ "NavComms Bonanza at Europort". Maritime Journal. 2005-10-01. Archived from the original on 2012-05-06. Retrieved 2011-12-03.
On show at Europort Maritime will be the full working Lloyds approved INS bridge concept as supplied to a series of Damen Stan Patrol OSV 4207 coast guard vessels for the Jamaica Coast Guard.