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MHI launches 2nd 6000-ton patrol vessel for Japanese Coast Guard
The new patrol boat Asanagi during launching ceremony (MHI photo)

MHI launches 2nd 6000-ton patrol vessel for Japanese Coast Guard

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) ceremonially launched the second 6000-tonne Shunkou-class patrol vessel named "Asanagi" for the Japan Coast Guard at MHI's Shimsoneki facilities on June 30, 2022.

Naval News Staff 01 Jul 2022

MHI press release – Translated by Naval News

The ship, which was ordered in the first year of Reiwa (the imperial reign period that began on May 1, 2019), was the second Shunkou-class patrol vessel and was named “Asanagi”.

She will be delivered to the Japanese Coast Guard in the fifth year of Reiwa after being equipped with the hull, engine, electrical system, and weapons.

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding will continue to contribute to the progress of society together with its customers by building ships that contribute to social security and international development with excellent fuel efficiency and environmental compatibility.

Technical drawing of the Shunkou-class patrol vessel (Credit : JCG)

Specifications:

  • Length: 140 m
  • Width: 16.5 m
  • Tonnage: ~6700 tons
  • Propulsion: 4 × IHI-SEMT Pielstick 16 PC2.5 V400 diesel engines coupled to 2 shafts
  • Max Speed: 25 knots
  • Range: 20.000 nautical miles
  • Sensors: OPS-14 2D Air search radar, MS 1596 navigation radar, JMA 8303 surface search radar
  • Weapons: 1 × Bofors 40 mm gun, 2 × JM61 20 mm guns
  • Helicopter: 2 × Eurocopter AS332 or EC225

/#三菱重工ニュース📰速報版
㊗巡視船「あさなぎ」進水🚢
\#三菱造船 は本日、海上保安庁向けヘリコプター搭載型巡視船(6,000トン型)の進水を下関造船所で行いました✨

本船は「しゅんこう」型の2番船で、今後艤装工事を実施した後、来年度中に引き渡される予定です👇https://t.co/63JZHvEjpx

— 三菱重工業株式会社 (@MHI_GroupJP) June 30, 2022

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