Visit the police boat P-111 (RESERVATION REQUIRED)
The tours of the police boat P-111 are guided and, due to special security measures, follow a precise system. A guided tour is available for organised groups. Viewing the interior of the police boat is not possible without visiting the museum. Combined tickets can be purchased according to the valid price list. A PRIOR BOOKING is MANDATORY for visiting the interior of the police boat P-111 at 031 775 002 or via [email protected].
The police boat P-111 was the largest former patrol and rescue vessel of the Slovenian Maritime Police. It was used for carrying out tasks such as protecting the national border, monitoring border crossings at maritime checkpoints, enforcing fishing regulations, rescuing people and property at sea, and performing environmental protection duties. Especially in its early years, the P-111 was frequently used as a protocol vessel.
The vessel was manufactured by Avionautica in Viareggio, Italy. Due to financial difficulties, its delivery was delayed until spring 1995. Initially, the police boat was equipped with MTU 8V 396 TB 93 engines, which were not suited for short-term sailing, causing multiple operational issues. Since 2004, after the installation of Caterpillar C32 engines (each 1,652 HP), the P-111 has operated flawlessly. On board, there was also a P-45 auxiliary inflatable boat with a jet drive, used when the P-111 could not navigate in shallow waters due to its size and construction.
Technical specifications:
- Length: 19.86 m
- Width: 5.0 m
- Draught: 1.8 m
- Weight: 44 t
- Maximum speed: 37 knots (68.5 km/h)
- Crew: 4 members
For the P-111 to set sail, four crew members were required on board, but the vessel also had space for nine additional people. The boat was designed to allow the crew to stay on board for extended periods if necessary.
In 2021, the police boat P-111 was transported from the coast to the Park of Military History as part of an extremely demanding logistics operation called “Argo II.” The vessel, which belongs to the Museum of Slovenian Police, is now exhibited on the plateau of the Park of Military History alongside other XXL exhibits.
