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Vl Merikarhu

The patrol boat Merikarhu has participated in the JO Poseidon 2017 operation in Greece since April 2017. The operation is coordinated by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex). Merikarhu has been staffed by two multinational crews, and it has carried out designated border management duties in the Greek archipelago. Merikarhu will continue to take part in the operation in 2018.

The Finnish Border Guard opened bid process on 13 September 2019 for Offshore Patrol Vessel "Merikarhu" on the basis of offers due on 14th of November 2019. Merikarhun miehistö tervehtii Turvaa. The vessel is suited and equipped for patrolling, SAR and other related activities in coastal areas and at sea. The vessel has been in the use of the Finnish Border Guard since her delivery 1994. The vessel is built by Finnyards at Rauma and has been maintained and surveyed in accordance with Border Guard instructions and procedures.

Vl Merikarhu
Year Built: 1994
displacement: 1400T
Length: 57,8m
Width: 11,0m
Draft: 4.7m
Main tasks offshore and coastal surveillance, SAR and Oilrecovery tasks.
Two MOB/RIB -boats, two davids, two cranes, water cannon.
Bridge and equipment Fully integrated Furuno bridge
  • 2 x Furuno FAR-2117 radar (3 ja 10 cm scales).
  • 2 x Furuno Ecdis
  • 2 x Gyro fiber-optic compass
  • 2 x DGPS
  • DP system, AIS system
  • Auto Pilot steering system
  • A3 radiostation, Flight radio
    • Engines and machinery
    Main engines 2 x Wärtsilä 8L22 diesel á 1420 kW
    engine output: 2800kW total
    Generators 2 x Volvo diesels.
    Engine control system Valmarine
    Control Pitch propeller KaMeWa
    Thrusters 2 x 125 kW
    Speed: 12-15s
  • Maritime Border Guard and Surveillance as ship patrols in the territorial sea and in the fishing zone
  • Maintaining and participating in marine rescue capacity
  • Fisheries control in the territorial sea and in the fishing zone
  • Control of border traffic
  • Maintenance and enhancement of marine status
  • Prepare to serve as leader and leader (OSC = On-Scene-Coordinator) on the scene of an emergency
  • Public order and safety control by boat patrols throughout the control area
  • Underwater exploration, investigation and location
  • Underwater lifting and repairs
  • Monitoring of territorial integrity and, where necessary, safeguarding by means of force
  • Environmental monitoring in cooperation with the Finnish Environment Institute
    • Stock
  • Surveillance system for the surveillance of the sea border
  • Integrated navigation system
  • A rescue boat for patrols and rescues
  • Inclined Sonar and ROV equipment for underwater exploration, documentation and positioning
  • 2-4 divers, operating depth 0 - 60 m
  • Surface air system
  • Portable fire and damage control equipment for marine rescue
  • Fixed oil collection system and removable oil spill boom
  • Versatile towing equipment
  • 12.7mm submachine guns and depth bombs to ensure regional integrity
  • Ability to act in a chemical accident
    • Crew14 + 14
    Normal 10–12, maximum 30.
    (16 cabins and 30 bunks)
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