The ''Ojika''-class patrol vessel is a

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of PL type

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s of the

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Design

The design of this class is generally a modified version of , a preceding 1,000-ton class PL being emphasis on

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operations. In contrast to the ''Nojima'', which had a

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one level higher than the strength deck, this class utilizes the end of the strength deck as the helicopter deck, and has a reinforced structure to land a large

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helicopter. In addition, a well dock was installed below the helicopter deck to accommodate a high speed launch, but it was not efficient as planned and discontinued after the second ship. The chimney was split into two and placed on both sides of the ship. Between these funnels, a hangar for the ROV and a preparation room for diving operations were set up. With these capabilities to support divers, all ships of this class are officially certified as .

Ships in the class

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* {{Commons category-inline, Ojika class patrol vessels, Ojika class patrol vessel Patrol vessels of the Japan Coast Guard Patrol ship classes