HMNZS OTAGO seen at the Devonport Naval Base in Auckland, New Zealand. 15/01/2015

HMNZS OTAGO

Operations

Long range patrols
Surveillance and reconnaissance
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
Helicopter operations
Pollution patrol
Sea training for the Navy
VIP Transport
Defence Diplomacy and Representational activities in NZ and foreign ports

Armament

Main Gun: 25mm Rafael Typhoon stabilised Naval Gun
Helicopter: one Kaman Super Seasprite SH-2G(I)
Small Arms: Numerous small arms ranging from 50 calibre machine guns to 9mm pistols

Specifications

Type: Offshore Patrol Vessel
Flag: New Zealand | Home Port: Port Chalmers, Dunedin | Call Sign: ZMKF
IMO: 9368479 | MMSI: 512155000 | Pennant No.: P148
Owner: Royal New Zealand Navy
Year Built: 2010 | Country of Build: Australia | Builder: BAE Australia | Location of Yard: Williamstown
Ordered: 29.6.2004 | Keel Laid: 16.12.2005 | Launch Date: 18.11. 2006 | Commissioned: 18.02.2010
Length: 85 m | LPP: 73.6 m | Beam: 14 m | Draught: 3.6 m
GT: 2,342 | DWT: 200
Boats & Landing Craft Carried: 2 x RHIB (7.74m) or 1 x special forces RHIB (11m)
Complement: 35 + 10 flight personnel + 4 personnel from Government agencies
Main Engines: 2 x MAN B&W 12RK280 diesel engines | Power: 5,400 kW
Range: 6,000 nautical miles
Baseline Speed: 22 knots | Economical Speed: 12 knots

Sister Ship (Protector Class Offshore Patrol Vessel):

HMNZS WELLINGTON P55 - IMO: 9368481