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NNS Enyimiri

NNS Enyimiri is a patrol boat owned and operated by the Nigerian Navy, commissioned in 1977 to enhance maritime security in Nigeria's territorial waters along the Atlantic Ocean coast.

CountryNigeria
TypePatrol boat
Water bodyAtlantic Ocean
Service period1977 - Present

Service timeline

1977
190019632026
49
Years in service
Operational
Current status

About NNS Enyimiri

NNS Enyimiri is a patrol boat commissioned by the Nigerian Navy in 1977 as part of Nigeria's efforts to strengthen its naval capabilities. Built for and owned by Nigeria, the vessel has been actively involved in patrolling Nigeria's Atlantic Ocean coastline, protecting national waters from illegal activities such as piracy and smuggling. The ship represents Nigeria's post-independence naval development and commitment to maritime security in West Africa. It is part of a fleet of indigenous and foreign-built vessels operated solely by the Nigerian Navy, reflecting Nigeria's sovereignty over its maritime domain.

At a glance

EraPre-1980 African maritime
RegionOcean
Historical age49 years
DocumentationVerified historic record
Added to databaseJan 14, 2026

Specifications

Type Patrol boat
Country Nigeria
Water body Atlantic Ocean
Launched 1977
Status Operational
Length 35.00 m
Beam 6.50 m
Displacement 120 t
Crew 30

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