08 February 2012

Tech Report: Austal Multirole Vessel (MRV 80)


Multirole vessel (MRV 80) is a long range, high speed patrol ship being developed by Austal. The ship can be deployed in exclusive economic zone (EEZ) border patrol, command and control, hydrographic surveys, surveillance, search and rescue, force transportation, amphibious operations and humanitarian support missions.
The compact and low cost platform will meet the requirements of the world's navies to maintain peace and stability in their respective coastal zones.
The ship supports the special forces deployed in offshore and littoral war environments, long range counter-terrorism and counter piracy operations. It will also be used as a theatre hospital, at sea replenishment and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) platform.
Read the full Report at Naval Technology