Ægir class OPV

The "Ægir" class Offshore Patrol vessel is a class of two vessels serving in the Icelandic Coast Guard(ICG). They participated in the two latter Cod Wars.

The vessels conduct EEZ patrol, Search and Rescue, Fishery inspections, general Law Enforcement and Counter-terrorism operations in Icelandic waters and the waters of the surrounding territories, such as Greenland and Jan Mayen.

Vessels

The design

The concept for the "Ægir" class OPV was based on the Coast Guard experiences with the ICGV "Þór" and ICGV "Óðinn". R.Adm Pétur Sigurðsson, commander of the ICG, set forth a requirement for a ship larger than both the "Þór" and "Óðinn" and more seaworthy. The vessels were also armored for Ice browsing.

External links

*http://www.lhg.is (in Icelandic)