Handover Ceremony for Riverine Patrol Crafts L.11–L.16

Thedjancuk
October 09, 2026
09 Oktober 2026

Handover Ceremony for six Riverine Patrol Crafts (photos: Marsun Shipyard)

On September 16, 2026, the Riverine Squadron of the Royal Thai Fleet held a handover ceremony for six riverine patrol crafts (hull numbers L.11–L.16). Admiral Korawit Chayarathee, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Fleet, presided over the ceremony, accompanied by Vice Admiral Suchat Nuchnart, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Fleet.

Rear Admiral Sakkarapop Prachaksupaniti, Commander of the Riverine Squadron, and Mr. Patrawin Jongvisal, CEO of Marsun Public Company Limited, welcomed the attendees.


The L.11–L.16 series of riverine patrol crafts was constructed by Marsun Public Company Limited. With over 46 years of experience in shipbuilding and repair, the company has constructed and delivered more than 360 vessels to both domestic and international government agencies and private sector clients.

Its portfolio encompasses a wide range of vessels, including gunboats, high-speed patrol boats, guided-missile patrol boats, oil spill response vessels, crew transfer vessels for oil rigs, and crew transfer vessels for the offshore wind farm industry, among others.


Specifically regarding high-speed patrol boats in the 10-meter class, the company has successfully built and delivered over 58 units to government agencies, a track record that truly reflects its expertise and capability in constructing this type of vessel.

These six riverine high-speed patrol boats are intended to bolster the Royal Thai Navy’s capabilities. Their primary missions include patrolling and providing security for riverine and coastal areas; preventing infiltration and enforcing laws along waterways and coastlines; tracking and intercepting suspicious vessels; ensuring maritime security; and conducting search and rescue operations for those in distress on the water.


All six vessels have successfully completed both dockside and sea trials, achieving an average maximum speed of 43 knots—exceeding the contractual requirement of at least 40 knots. These results demonstrate the vessels' performance and readiness to effectively support the Riverine Squadron’s surveillance, security, and operational missions in riverine environments. 



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