A patrol boat is a relatively small naval vessel generally designed for coastal defence, border security, or law enforcement. There are many designs for patrol boats, and they generally range in size. They may be operated by a nation's navy, coast guard, police, or customs, and may be intended for marine, estuarine, or river environments.
Fateh, a Diciotti-class offshore patrol vessel in service with the Iraqi Navy
Kawachi, a patrol boat in service with the Osaka Prefectural Police
PCE-872, a World War II patrol craft escort of the U.S. Navy
Iliria, an example of a modern patrol boat of the Albanian Naval Force
A naval ship is a military ship used by a navy. Naval ships are differentiated from civilian ships by construction and purpose. Generally, naval ships are damage resilient and armed with weapon systems, though armament on troop transports is light or non-existent.
A United States Navy Atlantic Fleet task force underway in 1959. The ships include an aircraft carrier, two submarines, and seven destroyers.
United States Navy and Philippine Navy vessels in the Sulu Sea in 2005
The USS Enterprise (CVN-65), the longest naval vessel ever built, near Portsmouth, England in 2004
The USNS Patuxent (T-AO-201) replenishment oiler resupplying HMS Dauntless (D33) in 2012