P-61 Hmbs Nassau
HMBS Nassau (P-61) is one of two patrol boats, with HMBS Bahamas (P-60), operated by the Bahamian military.
Like her sister ship, Nassau is armed with several heavy Browning M2 .50 caliber machine guns and a light auto cannon. She is commonly used for capturing illegal immigrants (particularly from Haiti), anti-piracy and smuggling missions, hurricane relief, search and rescue, routine patrols, and assisting maritime police.
 HMBS Nassau docked at Nassau | |
| History | |
|---|---|
 Bahamas | |
| Owner | Royal Bahamas Defence Force |
| Builder | Moss Point Marine |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Offshore Patrol Vessel |
| Length | 60.4 m (198 ft) |
In August 2016 Nassau arrived in the Netherlands for a nine-month refit at the Damen Group's Maaskant shipyard at Stellendam.
References
[1] (List of active ships)
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