EML Raju
EML Raju (P6732) is a PATROL 45 WP HYBRID-class patrol vessel. Built in 2018 by Baltic Workboats. This is a multi-purpose patrol vessel with anti-pollution capabilities.[1][2][3]
 Raju | |
| History | |
|---|---|
 Estonia | |
| Name | Raju |
| Operator | Police and Border Guard Board |
| Builder | Baltic Workboats |
| Laid down | 16 December 2016 |
| Sponsored by | Kersti Kaljulaid |
| Christened | 16 August 2018 |
| Completed | 16 August 2018 |
| Acquired | 16 August 2018 |
| Commissioned | 16 August 2018 |
| Decommissioned | 2 January 2023 |
| Fate | Transferred to Estonian Navy |
 Estonia | |
| Name | EML Raju (P6732) |
| Operator | Estonian Navy |
| Commissioned | 3 January 2023 |
| Status | In service |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | PATROL 45 WP HYBRID patrol vessel |
| Displacement | 235 tons full |
| Length | 44.6 m (146 ft 4 in) |
| Beam | 8.8 m (28 ft 10 in) |
| Draught | 2.6 m (8 ft 6 in) |
| Propulsion |
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| Speed | 27 knots (50 km/h; 31 mph) |
| Complement | 10 |
At the beginning of 2023, four larger ships of the Police and Border Guard Board were transferred to the Estonian Navy. This improved responsiveness in the Estonian maritime area and provided Estonia with a better defense capability.[4]
See also
References
- "Galerii: milline näeb välja uus patrull-laev Raju?". 16 August 2018. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
- "Patrull-laevade divisjon". Retrieved 28 July 2023.
- "RAJU". Retrieved 28 July 2023.
- "Politsei- ja piirivalveameti laevad alustavad tegevust mereväe laevastikus". 3 January 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
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