ARES 66 OPV OFFSHORE PATROL VESSEL
ARES 66 OPV has been designed for EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone) patrol, search & rescue, customs & excise, smuggling, anti-piracy, special forces operations and naval patrol missions. The hull form is designed for high efficiency at cruise and patrolling speeds, optimum fuel economy and sustainable missions. Extensive fuel storage provides for a range of over 3,000 Nm at economic speed. The vessel is designed for unrestricted operations in conditions up to Sea State 7. The design includes a flight deck for day/night helicopter operations. There are also manned fast interceptor RHIBs or ULAQ series Unmanned Surface Vehicles onboard to be configured as per end user requests.
