Nineteen Maldivian Coast Guard personnel had also been sent to Turkey to undergo training and familiarisation on the vessel.
The FAC has a length of 58 metres and a displacement of 430 tonnes. Four MTU 8,948kW diesel engines deliver a top speed of 38 knots and a range of 1,050 nautical miles.
The vessel’s armament includes a 76mm naval gun and a 35mm anti-aircraft gun while the electronics consist of fire control and navigation radars.