Musherib-class offshore patrol vessel

Class overview
NameMusherib class
BuildersFincantieri, Muggiano
Operators Qatari Emiri Navy
Built2019–2022
In service2022-present
Planned2 as of November 2020
On order0
Building0
Completed2
Active2
General characteristics
TypeOffshore patrol vessel
Displacement745 t (733 long tons)
Length
  • 63.8 m (209 ft 4 in) loa
  • 59.6 m (195 ft 6 in) lpp
Beam9.2 m (30 ft 2 in)
Draft5.65 m (18 ft 6 in)
PropulsionCombined diesel and diesel
Speed30 knots (56 km/h; 35 mph)
Range1,500 nmi (2,800 km; 1,700 mi) at 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph)
Endurance21 days
Complement38
Sensors and
processing systems
  • Multi-Functional Radar (Leonardo Kronos HP)
  • IFF Interrogator & Transponder (Leonardo SIRM-C + Transponder)
  • EWS Radar & Communication (Elettronica RESM/CESM)
  • IR Search & Tracking System (Leonardo SASS)
  • Radar & E/O Fire Control System (Leonardo NA-30S Mk2)
  • E/O Fire Control Systems (Leonardo Medusa Mk4B)
  • Dual band Navigation Radar (Kelvin Hughes Mk11 SharpEye)
  • Leonardo Athena Command Management System
Electronic warfare
& decoys		4 × Sylena Mk2 decoy launchers
Armament
Aviation facilitiesVertrep Spot

The Musherib class is a class of offshore patrol vessels built by Fincantieri for the Qatari Emiri Navy.[1]

Development

Fincantieri showcased the Musherib-class offshore patrol vessels for the Qatari Emiri Navy during DIMDEX 2018. In August 2017, Qatar officially announced for the order of the two ships of the class after signing the contract in June 2016.[2] She started sea trials on 2 April 2021.[3]

They are able to operate high speed boats such as rigid-hulled inflatable boats with the help of lateral cranes and hauling ramps.

Ships in class

Name Hull no. Builder Laid down Launched Commissioned Status
Musherib Q61 Fincantieri, Muggiano 27 February 2019[4] 18 September 2020[5] 29 January 2022 In service
Sheraouh Q62 5 June 2021[6] 7 July 2022 In service

References

  1. ^ "Fincantieri | Musherib Class". fincantieri.com. Retrieved 2020-11-23.
  2. ^ Archus, Dorian (2020-09-18). "Fincantieri launches the first OPV of Qatar "Musherib"". Naval News. Retrieved 2020-09-25.
  3. ^ White, Ryan (2 April 2021). "Qatari Emiri Navy's Musherib Class OPV Starts Sea Trials - Naval Post". Retrieved 2021-04-02.
  4. ^ "Fincantieri Starts Work On Qatar First OPV". Naval News. 2019-02-27. Retrieved 2021-06-05.
  5. ^ Vavasseur, Xavier (2020-09-18). "Fincantieri Launches First Offshore Patrol Vessel for Qatari Emiri Navy". Naval News. Retrieved 2020-11-23.
  6. ^ Vavasseur, Xavier (2021-06-05). "Fincantieri Launches Second OPV, Cuts Steel On Air-Defense LPD For Qatar". Naval News. Retrieved 2021-06-05.