The Diana class, also known as the Minor Standard Craft Mk II, are a class of six patrol boats in service with the Royal Danish Navy. Built by Faaborg Værft A/S, the ships displace and have a maximum speed of knots. The class was intended to replace the aging Barsø class of patrol boats. The lead ship of the class, , entered Danish service in 2007. The Diana-class vessels were initially tasked with fisheries protection, patrol and search and rescue but are currently tasked with international and combat operations.

Design and description The Diana class, also known as the Minor Standard Craft Mk II, are a series of patrol vessels constructed of glass reinforced plastic. They measure long with a beam of and a draught of . They are powered by two MTU 16V396 TB94 diesel engines turning two shafts with controllable pitch propellers creating . This gives the patrol vessels a maximum speed of . The ships mount two machine guns and have a complement of 9, with accommodation for 15 total. The Diana-class patrol vessels each have space for a StanFlex container, allowing for quick mission re-configuration.

Ships + Construction data Ship Hull number Laid down Launched Completed In service Status P520 27 October 2005 27 March 2006 31 January 2007 December 2007 Active P521 21 October 2005 29 August 2006 6 June 2007 September 2007 Active P522 15 June 2006 29 November 2006 28 September 2007 May 2008 Active P523 7 September 2006 27 March 2007 18 January 2008 December 2008 Active P524 6 December 2006 30 July 2007 30 April 2008 May 2009 Active P525 9 March 2007 19 October 2007 30 April 2008 December 2009 Active

Construction and service history The class was ordered from Faaborg Værft A/S on 3 December 2004, with the hull, superstructure and machinery constructed by Kockums at their yard in Karlskrona, Sweden. Upon entering service, the Diana-class patrol vessels were used for fisheries protection, patrol and search and rescue. The six vessels of the Diana class are assigned to the Royal Danish Navy's 3rd Squadron, which is tasked with national operations and maritime surveillance.

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