HMNZS Wellington (P55)

HMNZS Wellington first arrival into Devonport Naval Base, June 2010
History
New Zealand
NameWellington
Ordered29 July 2004
BuilderTenix
Acquired6 May 2010
HomeportWellington
Identification
StatusIn active service
General characteristics
Class & typeProtector-class offshore patrol vessel
Displacement1,900 tonnes
Length85 m (278 ft 10 in)
Beam14 m (45 ft 11 in)
Draught3.6 m (11 ft 10 in)
Propulsion2 × MAN B&W 12RK280 diesel engines, each with a continuous rating of 5,400 kW (7,200 hp) at 1,000 rpm
Speed22 knots (41 km/h; 25 mph)
Range6,000 nmi (11,000 km; 6,900 mi)
Boats & landing
craft carried
  • 2 × RHIB (7.74 m) or
  • 1 × special forces RHIB (11 m)
Capacity
  • 30 passengers
  • 1 × sea container
  • 1 × 15 tonne crane aft
Complement35 + 10 flight personnel + 4 personnel from Government agencies
Sensors &
processing systems
Optical fire control
Armament
  • 1 × remote controlled Rafael Typhoon 25 mm stabilised naval gun
  • 2 × M2HB .50 calibre machine guns
Aircraft carried1 × SH-2G Super Seasprite helicopter

HMNZS Wellington (P55) is a Protector-class offshore patrol vessel in the Royal New Zealand Navy.