Centauro-class fiscalization boat

The Centauro class fiscalization boats are the evolution of the previous Argos class, from which its previous name was Classe Argos - 2nd Series. The main difference from the previous Argos class is the naval, corrosion-resistant, aluminium hull.

This class is meant for fisheries fiscalization and control duties mainly on the Portuguese continental shores (some sporadic presence on Madeira Archipelago) up to 50 nmi.

This class is Portuguese-designed and built at the Arsenal do Alfeite and Estaleiros Navais do Mondego.

In 2007, one boat of this class, the NRP Sagitário, became the first Portuguese warship of the Portuguese Navy with a female commander, the second lieutenant Gisela Antunes.