The formal class of the vessel, when known or identifiable The general group classification used by the ARC, this matches in most cases with the formal class of the vessel, and it is used in its pennant number in the case of major units note that the ARC may group multiple vessels of different formal classes under a single group The general role performed by the vessel In most cases this matches with a standard type, however there are cases where the ARC may use a previously owned vessel from a specific type in a different role

This article tries to use the latest denominations whenever possible, but there may still be overlaps. Also, many of the lighter patrol/harbor patrol boats may be assigned or reassigned duties across the different branches with little or no notice depending on service needs.Īs the ARC has embarked in a program of modernization since 2000, a better separation and categorization of the different vessels has ensued, with many vessels being re-numbered or reclassified, which makes for occasionally conflicting references. Furthermore, its littoral/riverine component is relatively large when compared with the more traditional navies of other countries.ĭue to this aggregation of duties, some vessels perform routinely and indistinctly as coast guard/combat patrol, particularly those mid-size, lightly armed vessels, and can occasionally be found classified as either Surface combat or Coast Guard or even Logistics/General transport across different sources, even in official documents from the ARC itself. In addition to the usual tasks of a green water navy, the Colombian Navy ( Spanish: Armada de la República de Colombia - 'ARC') also performs coast guard duties, has shared responsibility for patrolling the extensive Colombian network of rivers, and includes the Marine Infantry (IM).

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