MilitaryPatrouilleur Outre-mer
Offshore Patrol Vesselconfirmed
The Patrouilleurs Outre-mer (POM), or Félix Éboué class, are a class of offshore patrol vessels of the French Navy. They are to be based at Nouméa, Tahiti and La Réunion, replacing the P400-class patrol vessels all of which were withdrawn from service by 2023. At 1,300 tonnes, the POM class ships have four times the displacement of the P400 and possess a wider range of capabilities. The lead ship, Auguste Bénébig, was commissioned in May 2023, with delivery of all six units ordered expected by 2027.
Specifications
| Type | Offshore Patrol Vessel |
| Manufacturer | Socarenam |
| Introduced | 2023 |
| Status | In service |
| Length | 80 m |
| Speed | 24 kn |
| Range | 5,500 nmi |
| Crew | 30 |
| Displacement | 1,300 t |
| Main armament | 1 Nexter Narwhal 20 mm remotely operated autocannon * 2 M2 Browning 12.7 mm machine guns * 2 FN MAG 7.62 mm machine guns |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| France | — | confirmed |
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