Namacurra-class patrol boat

The Namacurra-class patrol boats are a class of patrol boat currently in service with South Africa, Namibia, Malawi and Mozambique.

Namacurra class patrol boats
History
South Africa
NameNamacurra Class harbour patrol boat
BuilderTornado Products, Stellenbosch
Statusin active service
NotesPennant Numbers Y1501 - Y1530
General characteristics
Class and typeInshore Patrol vessel
Displacement4t normal 5.2t maximum
Length9.5 m
Beam2.5 m
Propulsion2 x 140Kw BMW marine petrol engines
Speed32 knots
Complement5
Sensors and
processing systems		Surface search: Racal Decca; I-band
Armament1x12.7mm Browning Machine Gun and 2x7.62mm LMG, scare charges and snag-lines.[1] Crew carry 12gg shotgun and R4 assault rifles
NotesExport: Y1520 transferred to Malawi in October 1988,[2] two to Namibia in 2002 and two to Mozambique in September 2004. Inventory 2000: 28[3]

Introduction into service

Built in South Africa between 1980-81 these boats can also be transported by road. One was transferred to Malawi in October 1988, two to Namibia in 2002 and two to Mozambique in September 2004.[2] Y1506 was lost at sea off Port Elizabeth.[4]

Operations

These boats are in use with the harbour patrol forces in Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Durban and Walvis Bay. There are also used by the Operational Boat Squadron, until new boats can be procured. Several have been built and transferred to allied navies in the region.

Crewing

The boats have an optimal crew of four and a maximum of six.

Units
  • Units Equipped:
    • Harbour Patrol Forces
    • Operational Boat Squadron

References
  1. Du Toit 1992, p. 295.
  2. Du Toit, Allan (1992). South Africa's Fighting Ships: Past and Present. Ashanti. p. 294-295.
  3. Pike, John. "South Africa - Navy Equipment". Globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
  4. Du Toit 1996, p. 296.
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