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I would think it may be quite a bit over a 1000t. I believe the MCDVS are close to 1000t to begin with and @Stoker was saying earlier in the thread that the concept drawings were showing a larger, faster and more capable ship all around.
It may turn on whether or not it is "light" or "loaded" displacements we are talking about. The nautical versions of kerb and gross weights. From Wiki:
The (MCDV) ships have a standard displacement of 772 tonnes (760 long tons) light and 979 t (964 long tons) fully loaded.
Conceivably the yards could produce a 1000 tonne "light" vessel that could displace more loaded.
From looking at this video and comparing the RHIB which I believe is about 7 m then the ship looks to me to be about 70 m.
Vard has a couple of 70 m range OPVs in the 7 series.
VARD 7 072 - Vard Marine
The VARD 7 072 is an offshore patrol vessel design that is economical to construct, maintain and operate, yet provides a high degree of utility, safety and crew comfort on long patrols. This vessel meets or exceeds US Navy criteria, including the Ocean Service 1(a) requirement that ensures the...
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VARD 7 078 - Vard Marine
The VARD 7 078 is a Multi-Purpose Offshore Patrol Vessel with an operationally flexible platform that is capable of a full range of naval missions. With a modular mission payload, space is optimized so client requirements can be met. The flexible mission bay can accommodate up to three 12m boats...
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The 72m OPV harks back to Vard's very first design which was built by West Coast Manly Shipyards Limited, Vancouver, British Columbia in 1984
CCGS Leonard J. Cowley - Wikipedia
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Type | Fisheries patrol vessel |
Tonnage | |
Displacement | 2,080 long tons (2,110 t) full load |
Length | 72 m (236 ft 3 in) |
Beam | 14.2 m (46 ft 7 in) |
Draught | 4.5 m (14 ft 9 in) |