Four IPVs have been built at Whangarei. They will conduct maritime surveillance in support of civil agencies in the littoral area to approx 200 nautical miles offshore.
Right: HAWEA project team with keel (MC 06-0686-02).
The IPVs are based on a Tenix-designed search and rescue vessel in service with the Philippines Coast Guard. Particulars of the IPV are:
Displacement: 340 tonnes
Length overall: 55 metres
Beam: 9 metres
Speed: 25 knots
Range: 3,000 nautical miles
Complement:
Core ship's company: 20
Government agencies: 4
Additional personnel: 12
Total: 36