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CMN's HSI 32 Interceptor Achieved An Impressive Speed of 47 Knots in Sea Trials

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Naval Industry News - France, Mozambique
 
 
 
CMN's HSI 32 Interceptor Achieved An Impressive Speed of 47 Knots in Sea Trials
 
French shipyard CMN informed Navy Recognition that the first HSI32 Interceptor built for the Navy of Mozambique achieved an impressive speed of 47 Knots during its initial sea trials. CMN launched the vessel last month. Three OCEAN EAGLE 43 trimaran patrol vessels and three HSI32 interceptors (and several fishing vessels) were ordered by the African nation back in September 2013.

Three more HSI32 Interceptors were subsequently ordered in January. The first 3 HSI32 will de deliverered from December 2015 with a rate of one ship every 2 months.
     
French shipyard CMN informed Navy Recognition that the first HSI32 Interceptor built for the Navy of Mozambique achieved an impressive speed of 47 Knots during its initial sea trials. CMN launched the vessel last month. Three OCEAN EAGLE 43 trimaran patrol vessels and three HSI32 interceptors (and several fishing vessels) were ordered by the African nation back in September 2013.
The first HSI32 Interceptor during the sea trials off Cherbourg (Normandy). Picture: CMN
     
Fitted with three MTU Series 2000 and three MJP waterjets, the first HSI 32 Interceptor reached 47 Knots (87 Km/h or 54 Mph) but a CMN representative told Navy Recognition: "this is not the top speed, we were not using 100% of the power during the sea trial. At 30 Knots, the HSI 32 started planing as expected." (Boats with planing hulls are designed to rise up and glide on top of the water when enough power is supplied.)

This impressive speed at least validates CMN's technical choices in terms of power (3 engines on an Interceptor vessel is quite innovative) and in terms of hull design.

CMN told us the trials are progressing smoothly. In late July, all vessels ordered by Mozambique will be delivered or ready for delivery according to the contract.
     
French shipyard CMN informed Navy Recognition that the first HSI32 Interceptor built for the Navy of Mozambique achieved an impressive speed of 47 Knots during its initial sea trials. CMN launched the vessel last month. Three OCEAN EAGLE 43 trimaran patrol vessels and three HSI32 interceptors (and several fishing vessels) were ordered by the African nation back in September 2013.
HSI32 Interceptor scale model displayed on the CMN stand during Euronaval 2014
     
CMN HSI32 Interceptor

The HSI32 is designed to meet the needs of modern Navies and Coast Guards. The HSI32 is a fast interceptor which combines significant intelligence and surveillance capacities with high speed (45 knots) and extended patrol period of 3 days.

CMN has sought to develop a versatile interceptor, efficient and easy to use for conducting anti-piracy, anti-terrorism, or control of illicit trafficking missions.

The HSI32 has a range of 800 nautical miles (approximately) with a crew of only 12 sailors. This new advanced interceptor comes with a RHIB launching ramp at the stern and a 360° bridge.

The HSI32 is fitted with self-defense capabilities including a 20 mm remote weapon system plus two 12.7 mm machine guns with a field of 360° coverage.

In terms of electronic warfare, the HSI32 comes with advanced detection and surveillance sensors:
» C-ESM
» Electro-optical sensors
» Surveillance radar
» Navigation radar
» Satcom datalink for image, video and tactical data upload and download

All sensors are fused and integrated with the Combat Management System and the Integrated Navigation System.
     
French shipyard CMN informed Navy Recognition that the first HSI32 Interceptor built for the Navy of Mozambique achieved an impressive speed of 47 Knots during its initial sea trials. CMN launched the vessel last month. Three OCEAN EAGLE 43 trimaran patrol vessels and three HSI32 interceptors (and several fishing vessels) were ordered by the African nation back in September 2013.
The first HSI32 Interceptor during the sea trials off Cherbourg (Normandy). Picture: CMN
     
HSI32 Missions
> Sea policing and maritime security
> Fight against piracy, trafficking, smuggling and illegal immigration
> Protection of vulnerable vessels and offshore installations and escort of convoys
> Combined operations with aircraft and coastal surveillance systems
> Sea strike operations
> Defence against asymmetric threats, speedboats and the boarding of terrorists
> Safety at sea
> Search And Rescue (SAR)

To learn more about CMN click here