Protecteur Class / Joint Support Ship Fact Sheet

Specifications

• Length: 173.7 metres
• Beam: 24 metres
• Speed: 20 knots
• Class: 2 ships
• Max Displacement: 21,597 tonnes
• Max Navigational Draught: 8.0 m
• Range: >10,000 nautical miles

Amenities

• Accommodations: 239
• Medical and Dental Facilities
• Shipboard Wi-Fi
• 2 Dedicated Gym/Fitness Facilities
• Library
• Computer Lab 
• Class room

AIR OPS CAPABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY

Hangar capable of 2 x CH-148 Cyclone Helicopters and support to Second-line Maintenance for Naval Task Groups.

4 X NAVAL REMOTE WEAPON STATIONS

Remotely controlled .50 cal machine guns that have stabilization and electro-optical fire control. They will also have the ability to automatically track targets to enhance self-defence capabilities. 

2 X CLOSE-IN WEAPON SYSTEMS (CIWS)

A multi-barrel, computer controlled gun system that is capable of destroying close in threats such as missiles and small boats.

STOWAGE CAPACITY 

Ability to carry a wide array of supplies, eg. Food, Water, Spare Parts, Ammunition, and other supplies including light vehicles and equipment for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. Can carry up-to sixty 20 foot sea containers on deck.  

REPLENISHMENT AT SEA 

The ship will be outfitted with 2 x Dual Purpose RAS Stations, with the ability to conduct replenishments at sea (liquid or solids).

BOW THRUSTER 

Enhances maneuverability during seamanship evolutions, reducing the need for tug support during berthing/slipping.

MARITIME HOSPITAL 

Ability to perform triage, resuscitation and treatment of shock. Enhanced capability for primary surgery, Surgical and Medical intensive care, nursed beds and primary dental care. 

SEA TO SHORE CONNECTOR

A self-propelled modular transport system for locations lacking adequate port facilities.

CARGO FUEL

Able to hold up to 6875 tonnes of F76 (marine diesel) and 1037 tonnes of F44 (aviation fuel). This will enable a Naval Task Force to stay on mission for more than 30 days.