Nigerian Navy to acquire two Chinese OPVs

In an unexpected development, the Nigerian Navy (NN) has announced that President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the acquisition from China of two new-build 95 m offshore patrol vessels (OPVs). According to a 29 March press release from the NN, the OPVs will displace 1,800 tonnes and accommodate 70 personnel
[first posted to http://jdw.janes.com - 10 April 2012]