HMNZS Otago (P148) is a Protector class off-shore patrol vessel in service with the Royal New…

HMNZS Otago (P148) is a Protector class off-shore patrol vessel in service with the Royal New Zealand Navy.[4] She was launched in 2006 but suffered from problems during construction and was not commissioned until 2010, two years later than planned. Soon after commissioning Otago encountered problems with both her engines which delayed her arrival atContinue reading “HMNZS Otago (P148) is a Protector class off-shore patrol vessel in service with the Royal New…”

HMNZS Otago (P148) is a Protector class off-shore patrol vessel in service with the Royal New…

HMNZS Otago (P148) is a Protector class off-shore patrol vessel in service with the Royal New Zealand Navy.[4] She was launched in 2006 but suffered from problems during construction and was not commissioned until 2010, two years later than planned. Soon after commissioning Otago encountered problems with both her engines which delayed her arrival atContinue reading “HMNZS Otago (P148) is a Protector class off-shore patrol vessel in service with the Royal New…”

HMNZS Otago (F111) was a Rothesay-class Type 12 frigate, or separately designated, Otago-class…

HMNZS Otago (F111) was a Rothesay-class Type 12 frigate, or separately designated, Otago-class frigate acquired from the Royal Navy by the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) before completion. Otago and Taranaki significantly differ from the Royal Navy Rothesays as the RNZN is a conventionally armed navy, and the New Zealand ships have a slightly higherContinue reading “HMNZS Otago (F111) was a Rothesay-class Type 12 frigate, or separately designated, Otago-class…”

HMNZS Otago (F111) was a Rothesay-class Type 12 frigate, or separately designated, Otago-class…

HMNZS Otago (F111) was a Rothesay-class Type 12 frigate, or separately designated, Otago-class frigate acquired from the Royal Navy by the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) before completion. Otago and Taranaki significantly differ from the Royal Navy Rothesays as the RNZN is a conventionally armed navy, and the New Zealand ships have a slightly higherContinue reading “HMNZS Otago (F111) was a Rothesay-class Type 12 frigate, or separately designated, Otago-class…”

HMNZS Otago (F111) was a Rothesay-class Type 12 frigate, or separately designated, Otago-class…

HMNZS Otago (F111) was a Rothesay-class Type 12 frigate, or separately designated, Otago-class frigate acquired from the Royal Navy by the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) before completion. Otago and Taranaki significantly differ from the Royal Navy Rothesays as the RNZN is a conventionally armed navy, and the New Zealand ships have a slightly higherContinue reading “HMNZS Otago (F111) was a Rothesay-class Type 12 frigate, or separately designated, Otago-class…”