Niger issued in 2018 a set of stamps and a miniature sheet showing warships.
The top left of the sheet shows the ALUSAFE combat ship of the Royal Norwegian Navy,
The stamp is designed after a photo taken from the website of the producer of this craft the Maritime Partner AS in Alesund, Norway.
I can’t find if this type is already in service by the Royal Norwegian Navy. On the photo she has No L4546.
Technical data: as given by the producer on his website..
Overall length: 13.10 metres
Length hull: 11,50 metres
Breadth extreme: 3,64 metres
Breadth hull: 3,25 metres
Draught: 0,75 metres
Service weight: 9 900 kg
Engine:
Std: 2x 500 HP - Volvo Penta D9
Alt: Other approved engines
Propulsion:
Std: Waterjet type FF-310 Twin KaMeWa
Materials
Hull made of marine aluminium.
Superstructure made of aluminum with GRP as an option.
The fender is made of a special foam and protected with tailor-made PVC cover.
Alusafe 1290 Combat is customized and designed for use by the Norwegian Navy. The Marine Aluminium Hull construction is in compliance with: * DNV class requirements for High-Speed Light Craft regarding hull structural design. * Nordic Boat Standard for Small High-Speed Craft/Work Boats under 15 meters, edition 1990. The vessel is built as a monohull which provides good seaworthiness and capabilities. The hull is welded of extruded aluminum profiles and plates. The boat is unsinkable under all flooded conditions, and the strength of the hull and superstructure is sufficient to withstand all forces encountered under normal use offshore at maximum boat speed. The hull is of a full planning type with a deep V-bottom construction, suitable for high speeds. Alusafe 1290 Combat is built to give maximum safety and comfort for the crew and are equipped with twin diesel engines and waterjets to provide excellent maneuverability. The superstructure provides shelter and seating for the crew as well as a team of troops in the aft section of the cabin.
http://maritime-partner.com/docs/defaul ... f?sfvrsn=0
Niger 2018 800F sg?, scott?