The delegations of the Croatian Ministry of Defence and Croatian Armed Forces headed by the Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Damir Krstičević, and by the Chief of General Staff of the Croatian Armed Forces General Mirko Šundov, and manufacturer company "Brodosplit" headed by Chairman of the board Tomislav Debeljak, who were joined by members of the organisational units of the Croatian Navy and other services of the Croatian Armed Forces, the retired commanders of the Croatian Navy and by representatives of the associations from the Homeland War and of local authorities were attended at the ceremony
The Coastal Patrol Vessel 31 "Omiš" godfather is Roko Vranić, father of Josip Vranić - the first fallen member of the Croatian Navy and the first victim of the Homeland War in Split. The handover was concluded with the Handover Report.
Defence Minister Damir Krstičević in his address emphasized that the vessel – a work by Croatian experts in a Croatian shipyard – would significantly upgrade the Croatian Coast's capabilities and that the Ministry of Defence and the Croatian Armed Forces again proved to be generators of the economic development and reliable partners to the Croatian businesses. ORH and HV once again demonstrated themselves as the generators of economic development and a significant partner of our companies.
"The Croatian industry, supported by the Ministry of Defence can further upgrade the capabilities of the Croatian Armed Forces, the complex systems such as large ships included". The Minister also emphasized the importance of the Croatian Navy for the security of the Adriatic Sea.
"The establishment of naval infantry company, the return of Croatian Armed Forces unit to Ploče, the launching of the Naval Studies, the procurement of the engine for the missile boat and the delivery of rocket launcher engine and coastal patrol boat, we return to the Croatian Navy the victorious glow it had during the Homeland War," concluded Minister Krstičević.
"The new coastal patrol vessel will enable Croatia's Coast Guard to perform its tasks the same as the modern world coast guards. By completing the first of the five planned coastal patrol vessels the Croatian Navy has acquired new capabilities. "Omiš" is a Croatian product, a result of enormous efforts and knowledge of the Croatian experts" said General Mirko Šundov.
The Croatian Navy Commander Commodore Ivo Raffanelli underlined the extensive tests preceding the handover. All appliances and systems repeatedly underwent thorough tests, to get an insight into the vessel condition. Today we are embarking on a 5-month second testing phase, during which the vessel will be tested to the limits to certify that it fulfills the tactical and technical requirements.
The "Brodosplit" Chairman of the Board Tomislav Debeljak said the handover of the first designed and constructed vessel in modern Croatia was a special event. "Our appreciation goes to all those included in the project. We have invested significant efforts and I hope we are embarking on a bright future for all of us“ said Tomislav Debeljak.
The ceremony was followed by a brief sail through the Kaštela Bay, during which they observed some of the capabilities of the vessel "Omiš", with a 16-member crew commanded by Lieutenant (N) Ante Silić. The main purpose of the vessel will be patrolling for control and protection of the interests of the Republic of Croatia at sea, as well as providing support to the island population, and search and rescue at sea. In the event of war, the vessels may be used for protection of internal waters and for combat and logistic support.
The prototype vessel is over 43,25 m long and is fitted with the 30-mm automatic gun, two manually operable 12,7-mm machine guns and four portable air defense rocket systems.
The introduction of the coastal patrol vessel (CPV) into operational service presents another project modernization and development of new capacities of the Croatian Navy.
Delivery of the coastal patrol vessel CPV-31 ''Omiš''
MAIN CHARACTERISTICS
Length | overall 43.50 m
Length | on water line 39.11 m
Breadth | max 8.00 m
Breadth | hull 7.50 m
Depth 3.89 m
Draft 2.70 m
Speed | 90% MCR 29 knots
CPV is based on the technologies, methods, and experiences of the proven designs used by the Croatian Navy for past decades. Smaller patrol ships are known to be more efficient than the large ones. All design phases are made in Croatian companies (tactical study, feasibility study, initial design, model tests, basic design, and workshop design). The adaptable design is well suited to the export market and can be changed according to individual customer needs, ensuring they can meet the operational requirements of navies around the world.
One remotely operated stabilized 30 mm naval gun system, installed on the main deck forward at the centerline, ensuring a wide field of gun action. Such configurations incorporate advanced features as remote operation, a built-in electro-optic sensor system for autonomous operation, day and night operation, stabilized turret, automatic target tracking (detect, track and fire on the move) and ballistic computation. Stabilized turret enables the line-of-sight of the gun to be aimed at the target at all times. Due to the stabilization feature, the system can perform precise firings against stationary or moving targets while the platform is on-the-move.
Two 360° pedestals for 12.7 mm machine gun (of M2HB type, e.g.), situated starboard and portside on the superstructure, ensuring a wide field of gun action with the same level of protection assured by open bridge wing structure. EOS - Electric-optical Surveillance (EOS) system for observation, search and recognition of targets at sea and in the air, and weapons control. It contains next sensors: Thermal Camera (3-5 μm cooled thermal imager, resolution: 640x480 pixels), Day Camera (minimum 20x optical zoom, resolution: 640x480 pixels) and Laser Range Finder (range: 100-20000m, accuracy ± 5 metres, divergence: < 1 mrad).
MEASURES FOR TECHNICAL SAFETY AND COMBAT ENDURANCE
NCB protection of the crew using ship decontamination station and so-called citadel protection systems (spaces in the superstructure and hull from FR 23 to FR 50 can be hermetically closed and fitted with filtrated NCB ventilation system). In order to protect outer superstructure and hull plates from contamination, ship is fitted with sprinkling system. When NCB protection is activated all inlets and outlets are closed automatically using gas proof dampers.
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
Ship waves motion stabilization system with active fins stabilization system.
Fast intervention RHIB boat is equipped with:
- inboard diesel engine with waterjet propulsion which enables speed up to 40 kN with 6 crew onboard and range of 60 NM.
- LOA: 7,7 m
- Aluminium hull
- Jockey seats for 6 crew member
- Light machine gun mounting possibility
- Navigational lights and equipment according COLREG 72
Possibility of fast launch/recover up to sea state 3 and ship speed up to 5 kN.
Stern platform with movable ladder for divers or other people in the sea.
Firefighting system with a 50 m range monitor.