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Nigeria Federal Government to acquire additional Armoured Patrol Boats

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Naval Forces News - Nigeria
 
 
 
Nigeria Federal Government to acquire additional Armoured Patrol Boats
 
Nigeria will procure additional patrol boats in the next few months, as part of an effort to fight the increasing piracy in the Gulf of Guinea. State owned company Messrs Global West Vessels Specialist Limited already received a contract to provide up to 20 armoured patrol boats to the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA).
     
Nigeria will procure additional patrol boats in the next few months, as part of an effort to fight the increasing piracy in the Gulf of Guinea. State owned company Messrs Global West Vessels Specialist Limited already received a contract to provide up to 20 armoured patrol boats to the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA).
Aresa 1800 CPV Fighter deployed by the the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency
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GRUP ARESA INTERNACIONAL has delivered 4 PATROL model "Aresa 1800 CPV Fighter " vessels to Messrs Global West Vessels Specialist Limited.

With an overall length of 17.30 meters, this multi-mission vessel is suitable for border patrol missions interception , coastal patrol, counter terrorism, anti piracy, fire fighting and private security. This model is listed as a defence and surveillance vessel. The entire structure is reinforced with the latest technology, high performance and lightweight materials, protecting the crew from external attacks without loss of speed or detriment to acceleration performance.

This version of the Aresa 1800 CPV Fighter, has two 1000 HP inboard engines with a total power of 2000 HP that enables it to reach a top speed of 40 knots. It also has a long range of 500 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 25 knots.