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Spanish “OPC” Completes Sea Trials

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Chuck Hill
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The first of an interesting series of offshore patrol vessels that approximate MEC/OPCs has completed sea trials. There is much more detailed information about the project here. Their hybrid machinery arrangement is particularly interesting.

Silhouette of the Nose of Maritime Action
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