Nornen-class patrol vessel

NoCGV Tor, a Nornen-class ship, in inner Førdefjord, July 2008
Class overview
NameNornen class
BuildersStocznia Remontowa Gryfia, Szczecin, Poland
OperatorsNorwegian Coast Guard
Built2006–2007
In commission2007–present
Completed5
Active5
General characteristics
TypePatrol vessel
Tonnage761 GT
Displacement743 t (731 long tons; 819 short tons)
Length
  • 47.2 m (154 ft 10 in) o/a
  • 42 m (137 ft 10 in) p/p
Beam10.3 m (33 ft 10 in)
Draught3.25 m (10 ft 8 in)
Depth5 m (16 ft 5 in) to main deck
Ice class1C
PropulsionDiesel-electric, 2,200 kW (2,950 hp), 1 bow thruster
Speed16 knots (30 km/h; 18 mph)
Boats & landing
craft carried
2 × RHIB (to be replaced by a Sjøbjørn 38 /Seabear 38 from 2025-2026)
Complement20
Armament12.7 mm (0.50 in) machine gun
NotesBollard pull: 20+ tons

The Nornen-class patrol vessel is a Norwegian inshore patrol vessel designed for coast guard duties such as search and rescue, fire fighting, environmental protection, customs duties and police duties.