HMC Nimrod is a Border Force coastal patrol vessel of the United Kingdom, formerly Euan, an Autonomous Rescue and Recovery Craft operated by BP.[5] She was originally built by Delta Power Group, Stockport and was operated by BP as a rescue boat aboard larger offshore support vessels. Euan was acquired by the UK Border Force in July 2016 and renamed HMC Nimrod.[4]
HMC Nimrod alongside at Underfall Yard, Bristol, UK | |
History | |
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Cayman Islands | |
Name | Euan |
Operator | BP |
Ordered | 1 March 2004 |
Builder | |
Laid down | 5 May 2005 |
Launched | 14 July 2005 |
Commissioned | 8 August 2006 |
In service | 2006 |
Out of service | 2016 |
Identification | |
Fate | Sold to UK Border Force[2] |
United Kingdom | |
Operator | 2016–present: UK Border Force |
Acquired | July 2016 |
Renamed | Nimrod[4] |
Status | In service |
General characteristics | |
Class and type | Coastal Patrol Vessel |
Tonnage | |
Length | 17.75 m (58.2 ft) |
Beam | 5.63 m (18.5 ft)[4] |
Draught | 0.9 m (3.0 ft) |
Installed power | 1,288 kW (1,727 hp)[4] |
Propulsion |
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Speed | |
Range | 150 nmi (280 km) |
Armament | None |
Nimrod is one of eight coastal patrol vessels of the UK Border Force.[6] Built in 2006 Nimrod was originally named Euan and served as an Autonomous Rescue and Recovery Craft in the North Sea for offshore projects. Euan was operated as a daughter craft from a larger offshore support vessel and launched when needed via a davit. The design includes a deep-vee hull design constructed from fibre-reinforced plastic.[3] The design is also self-righting and can return to the upright position if capsized.[3]
After service with BP from 2006 to 2016, Euan was sold to the UK Border Force[2] for use as a coastal patrol vessel. The vessel was renamed Nimrod and entered service in October 2016.
Nimrod is fitted with twin Caterpillar C18 engines[3] driving twin water jets[3] through a pair of reduction gearboxes.[3] The total installed power of 1,288 kW (1,727 hp)[4] gives Nimrod a top speed of 34 knots (63 km/h)[4] in calm seas, or up to 24 knots (44 km/h) in seas with up to 7 metres significant wave height.[3]