A British amphibious warship reaches Brazil in late June as the NDM Oiapoque, becoming the navy's second-largest hull and a guard for its offshore zone.
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Key Facts
—The arrival. A former British amphibious warship is due to reach Brazil in late June, entering service as the NDM Oiapoque.
—The rank. At 176 metres, it becomes the second-largest ship in the Brazilian fleet, behind only the helicopter carrier Atlântico.
—The capability. The vessel can carry as many as 700 troops, vehicles, landing craft and two large helicopters.
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