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RNZN Projector Protector IPV1 Rotoiti. Four IPVs are being built at Whangarei. They will conduct maritime surveillance in support of civil agencies in the littoral area to approx 24 nautical miles off shore. The IPV’s are based on a Tenix-designed search and rescue vessel in service with...

RNZN Projector Protector HMNZS Otagoin the water. The launch of The Royal New Zealand Ship, OTAGO by Dame Silvia Cartwright on the 18th November 2006. Picture courtesy of the Royal New Zealand Navy.

Night time shot of HMNZS OTAGO in Williamstown, Melbourne, VIC. Picture courtesy of the Royal New Zealand Navy.

RNZN Projector Protector HMNZS Otago with Commanding Officer Lt Cdr John Butcher. The launch of The Royal New Zealand Ship, OTAGO by Dame Silvia Cartwright on the 18th November 2006. Picture courtesy of the Royal New Zealand Navy.

RNZN Projector Protector HMNZS Otago being prepared for launch. Picture courtesy of the Royal New Zealand Navy.

RNZN Projector Protector HMNZS Otago afloat after launch. The launch of The Royal New Zealand Ship, OTAGO by Dame Silvia Cartwright on the 18th November 2006. Picture courtesy of the Royal New Zealand Navy.

RNZN Projector Protector vessel HMNZS Canterbury. The new MRV, CANTERBURY alongside in Merwede Canal, Holland. Picture courtesy of the Royal New Zealand Navy.

RNZN Projector Protector HMNZS Canterbury. The new MRV, CANTERBURY awaiting to undergo sea trials. Picture courtesy of the Royal New Zealand Navy.