# HMC Nimrod

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Not to be confused with [HMS Nimrod](/source/HMS_Nimrod).

**HMC *Nimrod*** is a Border Force coastal patrol vessel of the [United Kingdom](/source/United_Kingdom), formerly ***Euan***, an Autonomous Rescue and Recovery Craft operated by [BP](/source/BP).[5] She was originally built by Delta Power Group, [Stockport](/source/Stockport) and was operated by BP as a rescue boat aboard larger [offshore support vessels](/source/Diving_support_vessel). *Euan* was acquired by the UK [Border Force](/source/Border_Force) in July 2016 and renamed HMC *Nimrod*.[4]

## Construction

*Nimrod* is one of eight coastal patrol vessels of the UK Border Force.[6] Built in 2006 *Nimrod* was originally named *Euan* and served as an Autonomous Rescue and Recovery Craft in the [North Sea](/source/North_Sea) for offshore projects. *Euan* was operated as a daughter craft from a larger offshore support vessel and launched when needed via a davit. The design includes a deep-vee hull design constructed from [fibre-reinforced plastic](/source/Fibre-reinforced_plastic).[1] The design is also self-righting and can return to the upright position if capsized.[1]

After service with BP from 2006 to 2016, *Euan* was sold to the UK Border Force[2] for use as a coastal patrol vessel. The vessel was renamed *Nimrod* and entered service in October 2016.

## Propulsion

*Nimrod* is fitted with twin Caterpillar C18 engines[1] driving twin water jets[1] through a pair of reduction gearboxes.[1] The total installed power of 1,288 kW (1,727 hp)[4] gives *Nimrod* a top speed of 34 knots (63 km/h)[4] in calm seas, or up to 24 knots (44 km/h) in seas with up to 7 metres [significant wave height](/source/Significant_wave_height).[1]

## References

1. Fryer, David; Gorrie, John; Graville, Paul (Winter 2007). ["Pieces of a Jigsaw - The Development of BP's New Platform Support and Rescue System for the North Sea"](http://www.thejot.net/?page_id=837&show_article_preview=59). *Journal of Ocean Technology*. **2** (4): 54. Retrieved 2017-08-15.

1. Sheldrick, Giles (17 October 2016). ["Patrol boat deployed in English Channel as Calais 'Jungle' prepares to be demolished"](http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/722151/patrol-boat-HM-Eagle-English-Channel-Calais-migrant-Jungle-camp). *Express*. Retrieved 2017-08-15.

1. ["Vessel Details for NIMROD"](https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:384616/mmsi:319031000/imo:9335587/vessel:EUAN). *MarineTraffic*. Retrieved 2017-08-15.

1. ["IHS Maritime Portal"](https://web.archive.org/web/20180109133128/http://maritime.ihs.com/). Archived from [the original](http://maritime.ihs.com/) on 2018-01-09. Retrieved 2017-08-15.

1. Commander Aviation Services (30 August 2011). ["A Review of UK Search and Rescue Provision for Offshore Renewable Energy Projects"](https://www.thecrownestate.co.uk/media/501906/km-in-hs-safety-032011-a-review-of-uk-search-and-rescue-provision-for-offshore-renewable-energy-projects.pdf#page=71). *The Crown Estate*. p. 71. Retrieved 2017-08-15.

1. Feheley, A (13 September 2017). ["Freedom of Information Request 45061"](https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/425569/response/1037152/attach/html/4/45061%20Keir%20Gravil%20v2.pdf.html). Retrieved 17 October 2017.

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