MISSION AND EMPLOYMENT
The NRP Douro, built of fiberglass, was commissioned in 2015, after being the target of a demanding refit at the Arsenal do Alfeite S.A. shipyards; the NRP Douro received its National Flag on April 7th, 2017, being promptly tasked with National interest assignments for the country, both in national and international waters. The main tasks of the ship are supervision and control of waters under the national jurisdiction, and Maritime Search and Rescue.