Feature 1 | OPVs
Chile receives fi rst Fassmer OPV 80
Th e fi rst of two Fassmer OPV 80 off shore patrol vessels, built for Chile at
ASMAR shipyard, was handed over on 13 June to the Chilean Navy (which
will operate the vessels on behalf of the coast guard) following completion
of sea trials.
xtensive sea trials, partly carried
out under heavy sea conditions
Ein the southern Pacific
ocean, successfully demonstrated the
seakeeping qualities of the OPV 80
design. Running with its two 4080kW
engines at 100% MCR, at full load
displacement, a maximum speed of
21.7knots was obtained; 0.7knots more
than contractually required.
According to Fassmer, the OPV 80 also
performed particularly well in respect
of other key technical requirements,
and it was noted that manoeuvrability,
noise and vibration, and levels of EMI
were in line with or better than dictated
by project requirements. Fassmer notes
that, although naval shipbuilding Chile’s new OPV was built at ASMAR shipyard in Chile to Fassmer’s OPV 80 design.
standards were not applied in general
in the design and construction of
the OPVs, they have been met in The OPV 80 was designed according missions in the EEZ. Based on a
the most important respects, and to classification society LR’s rules, modular platform, the design supports
the vessels fulfilled performance including notation for a high level of simple integration of different combat
requirements for transit, patrol, naval automation (UMS); the vessel is also systems, and the hullform has been
air operations and weapons and sensor built according to LR’s Naval Rules. optimised for exceptional seakeeping,
systems in accordance with NATO’s The vessel was designed to fulfil a even in high sea states. The design also
STANAG 4154. wide range of naval and coastal guard incorporates a level of ‘stealth’ features
in order to reduce radar cross section to
a minimum.
The deck layout incorporates a
helicopter launch platform, crane,
TECHNICAL PARTICULARS
FASSMER OPV 80
Length, oa ...........................................80.0m
Beam, moulded ..................................13.0m
Design draught ..................................3.60m
Displacement ...................................... 1,760t
Speed ............................................... 25knots
Range .........................12,000nm at 12knots
Crew.....Up to 50 + passengers/troops (50)
Fuel .......................................................300m
3
Fresh water ............................................48m
3
Main engines..................2 x Wärtsilä 12V26,
2 x 4080kW
Classifi cation ........................... LR +100 A1 +
LMC UMS or eq GL
The OPV 80 was designed to fulfi l a wide range of naval and coastal guard missions.
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