NAVY 18 WP-class patrol boat explained

The NAVY 18 WP class is a class of patrol boat originally designed and built for the Estonian Navy.

Initially intended to patrol the waters of Estonia's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) as well as rapidly respond to potential maritime border intrusions, they also provided maritime force protection to NATO and partner countries' warships visiting Estonia at sea and in ports.^[1] The vessels can also be used for intelligence missions. In April 2024, Estonia delivered two patrol boats to Ukraine.^{[2] [3]}

Similar patrol boats have also been ordered by the Royal Oman Police who plans to use them for port security.^[4]

Vessels in the class

Name	Pennant	Builder	Commissioned	Decommissioned	Status
Roland	P01	Baltic Workboats, Nasva	2021	2024	Transferred to Ukraine as Reni
Risto	P02	Baltic Workboats, Nasva	2021	2024	Transferred to Ukraine as Irpin
Irpin	P182	Baltic Workboats, Nasva	2024		In active service
Reni	P183	Baltic Workboats, Nasva	2024		In active service

External links

• Web site: NAVY 18 WP . Baltic Workboats.
• Web site: EML Risto ja EML Roland . Estonian Defence Forces. et.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Estonian-built naval protection vessels arrive at Tallinn harbor . ERR . 17 March 2022.
2. Web site: The boats donated by Estonia were named “Irpin” and “Reni” and were commissioned into the Ukrainian Navy. Militarnyi . 22 October 2024.
3. Web site: Estonia delivers two patrol boats to Ukraine . Ukrinform. 22 October 2024.
4. Web site: Estonia’s MoD procures two patrol boats from Baltic Workboats . Baltic Workboats . 17 March 2022.