Serviola

The Serviola-class is a series of four offshore patrol vessels built for the Spanish Navy. These ships are designed for maritime surveillance, fisheries protection, and search and rescue operations.

Developed by the Spanish shipbuilder Bazán in the late 1980s, the Serviola-class was designed to replace the aging Anaga-class patrol boats and provide a more robust platform for patrolling Spain's Exclusive Economic Zone. The lead ship of the class, Serviola (P-71), entered service with the Spanish Navy in 1991, followed by three sister ships through 1992. Throughout their service, these vessels have been regularly deployed to the Gulf of Guinea for international anti-piracy operations and security cooperation missions with West African nations. All four units remain active in the Spanish fleet, having received mid-life upgrades to modernize their navigation, communication, and defensive systems.