Two Mariner 56A Light Patrol Craft have joined the fleet as production of the type has resumed after a long hiatus. 56-105 Mongoose and 56-106 Master are now available to the patrol fleet. NS have also increased the order for the Mariner, twenty will now be built.
However, three Deterrence 53As have been withdrawn. 53-114 Bebington, 53-130 Leasowe and 53-137 Hunts Cross are the ships that have reached the end of the line. Only a handful of Deterrences are now in service and are due to be withdrawn by the end of the summer.
