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Monday, August 13, 2012

Brazilian Navy Ocean Patrol Vessel "Amazonas" ready for Ocean Voyage

Amazonas class OPV |Amazonas, the first of three BAE Systems built Ocean Patrol Vessels being delivered the Brazilian Navy, departed the UK for Rio de Janeiro on August 9th after her crew completed a rigorous programme of Flag Officer Sea Training with the Royal Navy off the South coast.

Supported by a team from BAE Systems, the crew’s extensive training programme included navigation and duty watch training, as well as development and familiarisation of operational procedures for safety and security in areas including material assessment of the ship, emergency exercises and machinery breakdown drills.

The crew also completed boarding operations and anti-piracy exercises and tactics to ensure Amazonas returns to Brazil safely and fully prepared for the demanding operational role ahead.

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