The Centauro class fiscalization boats are the evolution of the previous Argos class, from which its previous name was Classe Argos - 2nd Series. The main difference from the previous Argos class is the naval, corrosion-resistant, aluminium hull.

This class is meant for fisheries fiscalization and control duties mainly on the Portuguese continental shores (some sporadic presence on Madeira Archipelago) up to 50 nautical miles (92.6 km).

This class is Portuguese-designed and built at the Arsenal do Alfeite and Estaleiros Navais do Mondego.

In 2007, one boat of this class, the NRP Sagitário, became the first Portuguese warship of the Portuguese Navy

Portuguese Navy

The Portuguese Navy is the naval branch of the Portuguese Armed Forces which, in cooperation and integrated with the other branches of the Portuguese military, is charged with the military defence of Portugal....

 with a female commander, the second lieutenant Gisela Antunes.

Ships

Pennant Pennant number In the modern Royal Navy, and other navies of Europe and the Commonwealth, ships are identified by pennant numbers...	Name	Commissioned
P1155	Centauro	21 March 2000
P1156	Oríon	27 March 2001
P1157	Pégaso	17 June 2000
P1158	Sagitário	27 March 2001

External links

Centauro class, Portuguese Navy website