HMNZS TAUPO seen berthed at Captain Cook Wharf in Auckland, New Zealand. 27/01/2017

HMNZS TAUPO

Operations

Surveillance and reconnaissance around NZ coastline
Counter-terrorism
Search and Rescue
Interception and boarding
Apprehension and escort of vessels
Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief
Support for other government agencies, including Police, Primary Industries, Customs and Department of Conservation
Vertical replenishment by helicopter
Pollution patrol
Sea training for the Navy

Armament

Main Gun: Nil
Helicopter: Vertical replenishment (no flight deck)
Small Arms: Numerous small arms ranging from 50 calibre machine guns to 9 mm pistols

Specifications

Type: Inshore Patrol Vessel
Flag: New Zealand | Home Port: Devonport Naval Base, Auckland | Call Sign: ZMZN
IMO: 9368522 | MMSI: 512158000
Owner: Royal New Zealand Navy
Year Built: 2009 | Country of Build: New Zealand | Builder: Tenix Shipbuilding | Location of Yard: Whangarei
Keel Laid: 14.12.2007 | Launch Date: 22.07.2008 | Commissioned: 29.05.2009
LOA: 55 m | LPP: 49.3 m | Beam: 9 m | Draught: 2.9 m
GT: 551 | DWT: 75
Complement: 24 (core crew), 4 (Govt. agencies), 10 (additional personnel) Total 38
Boats & Landing Craft Carried: 2 x RHIB with diesel-powered three-stage jet units
Main Engines: 2 x MAN B&W 12VP185 diesel engines | Total Power: 6,800 hp
Propulsion: 2 x controllable pitch propellers
Range: 3,000 nautical miles
Top Speed: 25 knots | Patrol Speed: 16 knots

Sister Ships (Protector-class inshore patrol vessel):

HMNZS PUKAKI - P3568
HMNZS ROTOITI - P3569
HMNZS HAWEA - P3571