On 13^th of June the first of two Fassmer OPV 80s was handed over to the Chilean Navy. Fassmer is more than proud that its first OPV 80 has very successfully passed all tests and sea trials. All technical requirements were met or even exceeded to the full satisfaction of the Chilean Coastguard who will operate the vessel within the Chilean Navy. At the same time the project has been a great success not only for Fassmer but also for the Chilean shipyard ASMAR.

Extensive sea trials, partly carried out under heavy sea conditions in the South Pacific Ocean, gave proof of excellent sea keeping qualities of this highly sophisticated and modern OPV 80 design. Running with its two 4.080 KW engines at 100% MCR, at full load displacement, a maximum speed of 21, 7 knots was measured; 0, 7 knots more than contractually required. In the same way the OPV did fully comply with all other technical requirements. It was especially noted that manoeuvrability, noise and vibration, as well as the EMI were in line or even better than the strict project requirements. Although naval standards have not been applied in general, they have been met in most important aspects.

Remarkably, the OPV fulfilled the performance requirements for transit, patrol, naval air operations and weapons and sensor systems according to NATO STANAG 4154, being one of the most capable platforms for helicopter operations of its size.

The OPV80 has been designed to Lloyds Register of Shipping Rules for Ships, with notation for high level of automation (UMS) and will be registered according to Lloyd´s Naval Rules.

In the meantime Fassmer has been successful to sell similar OPV´s to the Navies of Argentina and Colombia. The Argentinean Navy plans to build up to 5 OPV 80 within the next few years whereas the Colombian Navy will build one Fassmer OPV 80 at COTECMAR Shipyard. In this case Fassmer has been awarded a contract to supply not only the design but also technical assistance, logistic support and the complete material package.

Fassmer offers the well proven OPV 80 including various options such as completely integrated combat systems, stern – launching ramp for high speed boats, PTI / PTO propulsion configuration, Ice-Class, among others.

Very recently Fassmer introduced an increased OPV design with a total length of 92 m; the Fassmer OPV 90. This increased OPV version is offered with a maximum speed of up to 28 knots, a range of up to 12.000 nm and with a crew capacity of about 100 persons. This new version is also suitable to integrate a variety of military payload and enlarged helicopter platform capabilities.

For more detailed information please contact Fassmer under harald.fassmer@fassmer.de or rene.quezada@fassmer.de

OPV 80 - Main Dimensions:

Ship Platform
Length overall	80,60 m
Beam moulded	13,00 m
Design draught	3,60 m
Displacement	1760 t
Speed	up to 25 knots
Range	up to 12.000 nm at 12 knots
Crew	up to 50 + passengers/troops (50)
Classification	LR +100 A1 + LMC UMS or eq. GL
Capacities
Fuel	300 M3
Fresh water	48 M3
Propulsion (Chile OPV)
Main Engines	2 x Wärtsilä 12 V 26, 2 x 4080 KW
Propeller	2 x CPP
Bow thruster	2 x 200 KW
Helicopter Capabilities
Helicopter dimensions	Up to 18 m (D size)
Helicopter take-off weight	Up to 7.000 kg.
Services	Hangar, HFIR.

OPV 90 - Main Dimensions:

Ship Platform
Length overall	92,90 m
Beam moulded @ L/2	13,16 m
Beam moulded @ transom	14,00 m
Design draught	3,80 m
Displacement	1900 t
Speed	up to 28 knots
Range	up to 12.000 nm at 14 knots
Crew	up to 60 + passengers/troops (60)
Classification	LR +100 A1 + LMC UMS or eq. GL
Capacities
Fuel	300 M3
Fresh water	50 M3
Propulsion
Main Engines	2 or 4 Diesel Engines, single line or CODAD.
Propeller	2 x CPP
Bow thruster	2 x 200 KW
Helicopter Capabilities
Helicopter dimensions	Up to 20 m (D size)
Helicopter take-off weight	Up to 10.000 kg.
Services	Hangar, HFIR, capture and traversing system.