The NAVY 18 WP class is a class of patrol boat, designed by the Estonian shipbuilder Baltic Workboats.
Initially intended to patrol the waters of Estonia's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) as well as rapidly respond to potential maritime border intrusions, they also provided maritime force protection to NATO and partner countries' warships visiting Estonia at sea and in ports. The vessels can also be used for intelligence missions.
History The WP class were ordered by the Royal Oman Police, with plans to use them for port security in 2022.
In April 2024, Estonia delivered two patrol boats to Ukraine.
A successor class of patrol boats for the Estonian navy was confirmed to be under construction on 16 April 2026. This successor class of patrol boats called the "NAVY 19 WP" is planned to be 20 metres long, designed to carry a small boat, and take into account lessons of its predecessor class.
Vessels in the class
Name Pennant Builder Commissioned Decommissioned Status RolandP01Baltic Workboats, Nasva20212024Transferred to Ukraine as ReniRistoP02Baltic Workboats, Nasva20212024Transferred to Ukraine as Irpin IrpinP182Baltic Workboats, Nasva2024ReniP183Baltic Workboats, Nasva2024
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