Nasr al Bahr (L2)

Nasr al Bahr is an amphibious warfare vessel operated by the Royal Navy of Oman. The vessel was launched in 1985.

Nasr al Bahr operating with HMS Monmouth
History
Oman
Name	Nasr al Bahr
Builder	Brooke Marine, Lowestoft
Laid down	May 1982
Launched	16 May 1984
Commissioned	8 February 1985
General characteristics
Class and type	Brooke Marine 93 m amphibious warfare ship[1]
Displacement	2,500 t (2,500 long tons; 2,800 short tons) (full) [2]
Length	93 m (305 ft)
Beam	15.5 m (51 ft)
Draft	2.6 m (8.5 ft)
Propulsion	Two Paxman Valenta 18RP200CM diesel engines, 7,800 bhp (5,800 kW), two shafts
Speed	16 knots (30 km/h)
Range	5,000 nautical miles (9,300 km) at 15 knots (28 km/h)
Complement	13 officers, 38 ratings
Sensors and processing systems	Decca TM 1226 sea search and navigational radar Decca 1290 navigational radar Erricson 9LV fire control radar Kelvin Hughes MS 45 echo sounder
Armament	4 × Bofors 40 mm L/70 anti-aircraft guns (2×2) 2 × Oerlikon 20 mm cannon
Aviation facilities	Facilities for 1 helicopter up to a Westland Sea King

Nasr al Bahr was ordered in 1982 from Brooke Marine by the government of Oman as a follow-on to the smaller Al Munassir.^[2] The design was similar to the Kalaat Beni Hammed class ordered by the Algerian National Navy and is considered to be of the same class, although it differs in details like its powerplant and sensors.^[3]

The vessel was designed to transport up to 380 tonnes (370 long tons; 420 short tons) of cargo or 7 main battle tanks along with 240 fully equipped troops which disembark from bow doors and a ramp, plus a number of landing craft.^[1] The vessel was also equipped with a helipad aft that could accommodate a helicopter up to the size of a Westland Sea King.^[3]

References

1. Cowin, Hugh W. (1987). Warships. London: Frederick Warne. p. 180. ISBN 0723216940.
2. Sharpe, Richard (1994). Jane's Fighting Ships, 1994–95. Coulsdon: Jane's Information Group. p. 471. ISBN 0710611617.
3. Cowin, Hugh W. (1986). Conway's Directory of Modern Naval Power 1986. London: Conway Maritime. p. 169. ISBN 0851773621.