Worldwide OPV demand increasing

Defence IQ has just released a market report: Global Offshore Patrol Vessels 2015-2016. The report reveals that at least 24 countries are known to have a total of 136 OPVs on order and 30 countries have plans for up to another 276 at a total value of over $60 billion.

'HMS Mersey' is used for Fisheries Protection duties (Photo: Crown Copyright/ Defence images)

Defence IQ has just released a market report: Global Offshore Patrol Vessels 2015-2016. The report reveals that at least 24 countries are known to have a total of 136 OPVs on order and 30 countries have plans for up to another 276 at a total value of over $60 billion.