Türkiye's STM showcasing Coast Guard Ship at Istanbul exhibition PHOTO

Protecting maritime zones, trade activities, and maritime borders is vital for the countries. Coastguard vessels are essential for this kind of task in coastal waters.

Türkiye's STM company is showcasing its Coast Guard Ship design at SAHA Expo, according to the Turkish global defence news website TurDef.

The vessel has increased off-shore mission capability. 113.2 metres long ship's displacement is 3,100 tons.

The platform, which can reach 25 knots top speed, has 8,000 nautical miles operational range with 14 knots speed. The ship's propulsion consists of two or four diesel engine sets coupled to two shafts. Design is expected to conduct a wide range of coast guard tasks thanks to its RHIB bay, container space, 10-ton helicopter suitable flight deck, 10-ton capacity telescopic crane and water cannons.

STM design also has Law Enforcement Operation Centre to combat maritime crimes or crimes on the sea. There is also a briefing centre with a 50-crew capacity and three detention cells for interned suspects.

The ship can be equipped with different types of guns and sensors as well as surveillance infrastructure and provide accommodation for 125 people.