Albanian patrol vessel Butrinti

Butrinti is a Damen Stan 4207 patrol vessel of the Albanian Naval Force, built at the Pashaliman Naval Base. She is used to perform a number of tasks and duties, including coastal patrol, search and rescue, control and monitoring of maritime traffic, marine environment protection. She is also used in joint operations between Albania and other European countries.[1][2]

Albanian students tour Butrinti
History
Albania
NameButrinti
Ordered2007
BuilderPashaliman Naval Base
Launched8 April 2014
Commissioned2014
Identification
StatusIn active service
General characteristics
Class and typeDamen Stan 4207 patrol vessel
Length42.8 m (140 ft)
Beam7.1 m (23 ft)
Speed26 knots (48 km/h; 30 mph)
Complement17

History

Butrinti was launched in 2014.[1] The sailors from USS Porter visited the ship in 2015 as part of a joint public relations exercise.[3]

References

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