HMC Nimrod alongside at Underfall Yard, Bristol, UK
History
Cayman Islands
NameEuan
OperatorBP
Ordered1 March 2004
Builder
Laid down5 May 2005
Launched14 July 2005
Commissioned8 August 2006
In service2006
Out of service2016
Identification
FateSold to UK Border Force[3]
United Kingdom
Operator2016–present: UK Border Force
AcquiredJuly 2016
RenamedNimrod[4]
StatusIn service
General characteristics
Class and typeCoastal Patrol Vessel
Tonnage
Length17.75 m (58.2 ft)
Beam5.63 m (18.5 ft)[4]
Draught0.9 m (3.0 ft)
Installed power1,288 kW (1,727 hp)[4]
Propulsion
  • Two Caterpillar C18 main engines[1]
  • Two reduction gearboxes
  • Two waterjets
Speed
  • 34 kn (63 km/h)[1] in full planing mode
  • 24 kn (44 km/h)[1] up to 7m wave height
Range150 nmi (280 km)
ArmamentNone

HMC Nimrod is a Border Force coastal patrol vessel of the United Kingdom, formerly Euan, an Autonomous Rescue and Recovery Craft operated by BP.[5] She was originally built by Delta Power Group, Stockport and was operated by BP as a rescue boat aboard larger offshore support vessels. Euan was acquired by the UK Border Force in July 2016 and renamed HMC Nimrod.[4]

Construction

Nimrod is one of eight coastal patrol vessels of the UK Border Force.[6] Built in 2006 Nimrod was originally named Euan and served as an Autonomous Rescue and Recovery Craft in the North Sea for offshore projects. Euan was operated as a daughter craft from a larger offshore support vessel and launched when needed via a davit. The design includes a deep-vee hull design constructed from fibre-reinforced plastic.[1] The design is also self-righting and can return to the upright position if capsized.[1]

After service with BP from 2006 to 2016, Euan was sold to the UK Border Force[3] for use as a coastal patrol vessel. The vessel was renamed Nimrod and entered service in October 2016.

Propulsion

Nimrod is fitted with twin Caterpillar C18 engines[1] driving twin water jets[1] through a pair of reduction gearboxes.[1] The total installed power of 1,288 kW (1,727 hp)[4] gives Nimrod a top speed of 34 knots (63 km/h)[4] in calm seas, or up to 24 knots (44 km/h) in seas with up to 7 metres significant wave height.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Fryer, David; Gorrie, John; Graville, Paul (Winter 2007). "Pieces of a Jigsaw - The Development of BP's New Platform Support and Rescue System for the North Sea". Journal of Ocean Technology. 2 (4): 54. Retrieved 2017-08-15.
  2. 1 2 3 "Vessel Details for NIMROD". MarineTraffic. Retrieved 2017-08-15.
  3. 1 2 Sheldrick, Giles (17 October 2016). "Patrol boat deployed in English Channel as Calais 'Jungle' prepares to be demolished". Express. Retrieved 2017-08-15.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "IHS Maritime Portal". Archived from the original on 2018-01-09. Retrieved 2017-08-15.
  5. ↑ Commander Aviation Services (30 August 2011). "A Review of UK Search and Rescue Provision for Offshore Renewable Energy Projects" (PDF). The Crown Estate. p. 71. Retrieved 2017-08-15.
  6. ↑ Feheley, A (13 September 2017). "Freedom of Information Request 45061". Retrieved 17 October 2017.
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