HMBS Arthur Dion Hanna (P421)

The HMBS Arthur Dion Hanna (P 421) is the first of four Damen Stan 4207 patrol vessels commissioned by the Royal Bahamas Defence Force.^[1]^[2] She was built in the Netherlands, and delivered to the Bahamas in May 2014.^[3]

Design

The Arthur Dion Hanna, and her sister ships are 42 metres (138 ft) long and 7 metres (23 ft) wide.^[3] Her maximum speed is 20 knots (37 km/h). Her waterjet-propelled high-speed pursuit boat can be deployed or retrieved from her stern launching ramp, without requiring her to come to a stop. She displaces 241 tonnes.^[4]

Operational history

References

^ Jon Rosamond (July 24, 2014). "Bahamas inducts first vessels in fleet renewal effort". London: IHS Jane's Defence Weekly. Archived from the original on July 27, 2014. Retrieved March 26, 2017. The first of four 42 m Legend-class (Stan Patrol 4207) offshore patrol craft, HMBS Arthur Dion Hanna (P421), was commissioned into service on 20 June, having completed its transatlantic delivery voyage in May, and commenced its maiden operational deployment on 27 June.
^ Alejandro Sanchez (May 25, 2016). "Bahamas' Sandy Bottom project upgrades defence force". Washington, DC: IHS Jane's Defence Weekly. Archived from the original on May 26, 2016. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
^ ^a ^b "Royal Bahamas Defence Force takes delivery of 4th of 9 vessels…". Bahamas Press. April 1, 2015. Archived from the original on March 26, 2017. Retrieved March 26, 2017. The Stan Patrol 4207s carry a 24-person crew, have a range in excess of 2000 nm and can achieve speeds of 20 knots. As well as their weapons systems each carries two RHIBS for fast interception and boarding.
^ "Arthur Dion Hanna: Patrol Vessel". Marine Traffic. Archived from the original on March 26, 2017. Retrieved March 26, 2017.

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[Janes2014-07-24-1] Jon Rosamond (July 24, 2014). "Bahamas inducts first vessels in fleet renewal effort". London: IHS Jane's Defence Weekly. Archived from the original on July 27, 2014. Retrieved March 26, 2017. The first of four 42 m Legend-class (Stan Patrol 4207) offshore patrol craft, HMBS Arthur Dion Hanna (P421), was commissioned into service on 20 June, having completed its transatlantic delivery voyage in May, and commenced its maiden operational deployment on 27 June.

[Janes2016-05-26-2] Alejandro Sanchez (May 25, 2016). "Bahamas' Sandy Bottom project upgrades defence force". Washington, DC: IHS Jane's Defence Weekly. Archived from the original on May 26, 2016. Retrieved March 26, 2017.

[BahamaPress2015-04-01-3] "Royal Bahamas Defence Force takes delivery of 4th of 9 vessels…". Bahamas Press. April 1, 2015. Archived from the original on March 26, 2017. Retrieved March 26, 2017. The Stan Patrol 4207s carry a 24-person crew, have a range in excess of 2000 nm and can achieve speeds of 20 knots. As well as their weapons systems each carries two RHIBS for fast interception and boarding.

[MarineTrafficArthurDionHanna-4] "Arthur Dion Hanna: Patrol Vessel". Marine Traffic. Archived from the original on March 26, 2017. Retrieved March 26, 2017.

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