Patrol Boats for Iraqi Navy–Ready to Take Over?

The Iraqi Navy has accepted the second and third of a projected class of fifteen 35 meter (115 foot) patrol boats that will ultimately take over security duties at their offshore oil terminals now provided by Coast Guard 110 foot and Navy Cyclone Class patrol craft.

The patrol boats are being built in Louisiana by Swiftships at a cost of about $20M each. The crews are also being trained in Louisiana.

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