Originally posted by hptmurphy
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But it is true that there could be a further evolution of the P60 design and this has already been done in the form of the VARD7-100 design:
https://vardmarine.com/wp-content/up...VARD-7-100.pdf
This has also now been selected as the basis for the new generation of USCG OPC cutters being built by Eastern Shipbuilding:
http://www.easternshipbuilding.com/w...e-Approved.pdf
But it is not the only option, there is the Dutch Holland-class, which need not be fitted with an I-Mast but would be a good EPV.
http://products.damen.com/ranges/opv...ol-vessel-3750
And that is what such a vessel should be seen as an EPV, it would be great if we were to get 1-2 Holland's to replace the Eithne and the Peacocks. That would be a great improvement in the capability but it seems the discussion is more to a MRV.
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