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|Name=''Aratu''-class minesweeper

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The [[Brazilian'''''Aratu'' Navy]]class''' operatesis sixclass of coastal [[minesweepers]] of the '''''Aratu''[[Brazilian class'''Navy]].

== Design ==

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== Use ==

=== Mine Clearance: ===

* These vessels were specifically designed for '''mine-clearing operations'''.

* Their wooden hulls made them '''immune to magnetically-triggered mines''', which is a crucial advantage in mine-infested waters.

* Using various methods (magnetic, mechanical, and acoustic), they could detect and neutralize [[Underwaterunderwater mine|underwater mines]]s, ensuring safe navigation for other ships.

=== Coastal Defence: ===

* Aratu-class [[Minesweeper|minesweepersminesweeper]]s played a vital role in '''coastal defence'''.

* Their ability to sweep and remove mines near shorelines protected harbours, ports, and coastal infrastructure.

* By keeping these areas clear of potential threats, they enhanced national security.

=== Versatility: ===

* Despite their wooden construction, these vessels were surprisingly versatile.

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* Their compact size allowed them to access areas larger ships couldn’t reach.

=== Brazilian Navy: ===

* The Brazilian Navy deployed the Aratu-class minesweepers to safeguard its [[territorial waters]].

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Unfortunately, two of the Aratu-class minesweepers have been decommissioned:

* [[Aratu-class minesweeper|'''M16 NV Anhatomirim''' (decommissioned on December 5, 2016) 1]].

* '''M19 NV Abrolhos''' (decommissioned on August 20, 2015) 2.

Additionally, M20 NV Albardão was also decommissioned on May 21, 2021 2. These wooden-hulled vessels, built in Germany during the 1970s by yacht-makers Abeking & Rasmussen, are uniquely designed to be immune to magnetically-triggered mines. [[Aratu-class minesweeper|They conduct their missions using magnetic, mechanical, and acoustic means 1]]313. Their specialized capabilities make them valuable assets for coastal defence and mine-clearing operations.

==References==

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*http://www.deagel.com/Auxiliary-Vessels/Aratu_a002135001.aspx

{{Ship classes of the Brazilian Navy}}

[[Category:Minesweepers of the Brazilian Navy]]