IRIS Shahin

IRIS Shahin is a minesweeper constructed under the guidance of the Iranian Navy and young professionals from the Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Support. The Shahin was officially commissioned into the Navy of the Islamic Republic of Iran during a ceremony held on June 14, 2021. Shahin measures 33 meters (108 ft 3 in) in length, 11 m (36 ft 1 in) in width, and has a draft of 180 centimeters (5 ft 11 in). The vessel possesses the capability to detect and neutralize different types of sea mines. The objective of the vessel Shahin is to locate, identify, and eliminate different categories of sea mines, such as those resting on the seabed, submerged, and floating. This is achieved through the use of composite technology and a surface effect design featuring dual hulls (catamarans).