HMC Vigilant
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HMC Vigilant is a Border Agency (customs) cutter of the United Kingdom. She was launched by Damen Shipyards in the Netherlands in 2003 and is one of four 42-metre (138 ft) cutters operated by the UK Border Force.
For other ships with the same name, see HMRC Vigilant.
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HMC Vigilant entering Weymouth Harbour, November 2017 | |
History | |
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United Kingdom | |
Name | Vigilant |
Builder | Damen Group, Netherlands |
Launched | 2003 |
Commissioned | June 2003 |
Identification |
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General characteristics | |
Class and type | UKBF 42m Customs Cutter |
Length | 42.80 m (140.4 ft)[3] |
Beam | 7.11 m (23.3 ft)[3] |
Draught | 2.52 m (8.3 ft)[3] |
Installed power | 4,176 kW (5,600 hp) |
Propulsion |
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Speed | 26 knots (48 km/h) |
Range | 1,750 nmi (3,240 km) at 12kn |
Endurance | 14 days |
Boats & landing craft carried |
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Complement | 12 |
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