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Revenue Launches New Customs Cutter ‘Cosaint’ to Strengthen Maritime Enforcement and Border Protection

  • Revenue launched its new Customs cutter ‘Cosaint’ on 16/10/2025 in Kinsale, Co. Cork, to be operated by the Maritime Unit for patrolling Ireland’s coastline.
  • ‘Cosaint’ replaces the R.C.C. ‘Suirbhéir’ and joins R.C.C. ‘Faire’ in the Revenue fleet, reflecting the unit’s role in protecting communities from illicit goods and crime.
  • The Maritime Unit has conducted sea trials and patrol exercises, with ‘Cosaint’ set to enter full operational service soon.
  • Revenue enforcement teams have made over 35,000 drug seizures since January 2023, valued at over €650 million, demonstrating their commitment to combating smuggling and organised crime.
  • ‘Cosaint’ is a 35-metre, 204-tonne, highly manoeuvrable vessel designed for complex maritime enforcement, built by Armon Group in Spain, and delivered ahead of schedule.

Source: revenue.ie

Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.



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