HMNZS PHILOMEL BOATS
V.I.P Barge
The V.I.P Barge was built and presented by HMNZ Dockyard to Commodore D.H O'Donoghue, OBE, RNZN on July 30, 1980.
Specifications:
Length: 14 metres
Beam: 4.45 metres
Draught: 1.2 metres
Speed: 10 knots
Range: 180 nautical miles
Capacity: 20 persons (normal)
23 persons (emergency)
Pacific Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat
The Rhib was a replacement for the 3-in-1 Whaler and introduced into the service for the RNZN in 1987.
Specifications:
Length: 7.74 metres
Beam: 2.6 metres
Draught: 0.42 metres
Speed: 20-25 knots
Range: 150 nautical miles
Capacity: 20 persons (normal)
25 persons (emergency)
Hurricane Rigid Inflatable Boat
The Rib was introduced into the Service and part of the Anzac Package for the RNZN.
Specifications:
Length: 7.24 metres
Beam: 2.7 metres
Hull Draught: 0.53 metres
Speed: 31 knots
Range: 170 nautical miles approximately
Capacity: 18 persons (normal)
25 persons (emergency)
GRP Crown Sailing Dinghy
Recreational sailing use only.
Specifications:
Length: 5 metres
Beam: 1.6 metres
Draught: 0.7 metres
Capacity: 5 persons (normal)
7 persons (emergency)
Inflatable Lancer
General purpose use.
Specifications:
Length: 4.65 metres
Beam: 1.9 metres
Draught: 0.3 metres
Capacity: 6 persons (normal)
10 persons (emergency)