Present Fleet
Personnel year 2008: 2,700 (includes 500 coast guard)
- 1 TNC-45 fast attack craft (AlSnbouk class) - 255 tons full load - 4 MM-40 SSM - commissioned 1984
- 8 Combattante BR-42 fast attack craft (Umm AlMaradem class) - 245 tons full load - 4 Sea Skua SSM - commissioned 1999-2000
- 1 FPB 57 fast attack craft (AlEstqlaal class) - 410 tons full load - 4 MM-40 SSM - commissioned 1983
- 1 support ship (Durrar class)
- 15 RHIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) Special Operations Patrol Boats 2 x .50 Cal, 10 meters.
- 10 Sea Ark Special Operations Patrol Boats 4 x .50cal. 11 meters. 5 additional boats on order.
- 2 Harbour Tugs.
- 1 LCM Landing Craft
- 1 HSV (Hydrographic Support Vessel)
- 4 (of 10) Mk 5 Fast Patrol Craft
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