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Alboran

Patrol Boatconfirmed

Alboran

Alborán (P-62) is a Chilreu-class patrol boat of the Spanish Navy built in 1993. Named for Alboran Island, it is the first ship in the Spanish Navy to bear the name. Its primary mission is enforcing fishery regulations for the Spanish fishing fleet. The ship has a home port at the Cartagena Naval Base and is in the Maritime Action Force.

Specifications

TypePatrol Boat
OriginSpain
ManufacturerBazan
Introduced1997
StatusIn service
Length65.9 m
Speed14 kn
Displacement1,800 t
Main armament2 × Browning M2 12.7 mm machine guns

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Spain3confirmed

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