offshore patrol vessels – Page 2

Feb- 2026 -

3 February

Colombian Navy's ARC 24 de Julio Ocean Patrol Vessel

Colombia Takes Delivery of Locally Built Ocean Patrol Vessel

Colombian state-owned shipyard COTECMAR has delivered an Ocean Patrol Vessel to the navy as part of a program launched in 2016.

Jan- 2026 -

26 January

Asia Pacific

The BRP Rajah Sulayman (PS-20) offshore patrol vessel

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Philippine Navy Receives First Rajah Sulayman Patrol Boat From S. Korea

The Philippine Navy has accepted the lead Rajah Sulayman-class offshore patrol vessel from South Korea as part of a 2022 contract.

2 January

Americas

ARCTIC OCEAN - The Coast Guard Cutter Polar Sea, homeported in Seattle, sits ice in the Northern Arctic Ocean in support of various scientific research projects, Oct. 5, 2009. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Pamela J. Manns

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US Coast Guard Taps Bollinger, Rauma for Six Arctic Security Cutters

The US Coast Guard has contracted Louisiana-based Bollinger Shipyards and Rauma Marine Constructions in Finland for the construction of six Arctic Security Cutters.

Dec- 2025 -

22 December

Asia Pacific

Hulls of two future Evolved Cape-class patrol boats under construction in a shipyard

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Australia Expands Evolved Cape Patrol Fleet With Two Additional Boats

Australia has contracted Austal Limited to build two Evolved Cape-class patrol vessels for the country’s border force.

Nov- 2025 -

27 November

Americas

The USCGC Argus (WMSM 915), the first ship of the heritage class of medium endurance offshore patrol cutters, enters the water during a christening ceremony in Panama City, Florida, Oct. 27, 2023. The future offshore patrol cutters will complement the existing national security cutters and fast response cutters to carry out the nation's most critical maritime safety, security, and stewardship missions. (U. S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Brandon Giles)

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Watchdog Flags US Coast Guard’s $17B Heritage Cutter Program for Design Issues, Rising Costs

The Government Accountability Office found the US Coast Guard’s Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) program at risk of delays and cost spikes due to ships being built before designs were fully finished.

13 November

Asia Pacific

The Japan Coast Guard's JCG Goto (PL-205) Miyako-class patrol vessel

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Japan Coast Guard Receives Fifth Miyako Patrol Vessel From Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Maritime Systems has delivered the fifth Miyako-class large patrol vessel, the JCG Goto (PL-205), to the Japan Coast Guard in Tamano, Okayama Prefecture.

13 November

Europe

Bulgarian Navy's first Multipurpose Modular Patrol Vessel, the Hrabri

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Bulgaria’s First Multipurpose Modular Patrol Vessel Begins Sea Trials

German shipbuilder Naval Vessels Lürssen has launched sea trials of the first multipurpose modular patrol vessel for the Bulgarian Navy.

12 November

Asia Pacific

Philippine Navy's future offshore patrol vessel design.

Rojoef Manuel

Lead Philippine Navy Patrol Boat Undergoes Sea Trials in S. Korea

The Philippine Navy’s first Sulayman-class offshore patrol vessel, the BRP Rajah Sulayman (PS-20), has begun sea trials off South Korea.

7 November

Asia Pacific

Rendered photo of C2 Robotics Australia Speartooth LUUV

Rojoef Manuel

Australian Consortium to Build Underwater ‘Network’ for Northern Naval Watch

Thales Australia, Austal, and C2 Robotics have teamed up to develop a sub-sea “surveillance network” designed to monitor and secure Australia’s northern maritime chokepoints.

5 November

Asia Pacific