Built by Souter Marine, Cowes, Isle of Wight, fpv Barrule entered service in January 2000

She is a 20 metre steel-hulled vessel designed to operate out to the 12 mile limit, an area encompassing some of the most productive fishing grounds in the Irish Sea.

Capable of round the clock operation, when necessary, Barrule carries a crew of 5 and a ramp launched "Delta" rigid inflatable boat (R.I.B.) used for boardings and inspections of fishing vessels at sea.

The vessel "weighs in" at 82 tonnes gross, carries 10,000 litres of fuel, and 1,200 litres of fresh water.

Below deck she has a fully equipped messroom and galley, sleeping accommodation for off watch crew and a workshop containing all the tools and spares necessary for running maintenance.

The wheelhouse has excellent all-round vision, plus the latest Radar and electronic navigational aids for surveillance and monitoring of all fishing activities in Manx territorial waters.