IRIS Derafsh (P233)

Derafsh (Persian: درفش, lit. 'Flag') is a Sina-class fast attack craft serving in the Northern Fleet of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy.

History
Iran
Name	Derafsh
Builder	Shahid Tamjidi shipyard, Bandar Anzali
Launched	27 November 2008
Commissioned	6 October 2009
Homeport	Bandar Anzali
Identification	Hull symbol: P233 Code letters: EQMI
Status	In active service
General characteristics
Class & type	Sina-class fast attack craft

Construction and commissioning

She was launched on 27 November 2008^[1] and commissioned into service in 2009.^[2]

Service history

Derafsh, along with the frigate Damavand, left home for a visit to Makhachkala, Russia in March 2017.^[3]

See also

• Iran portal

• List of current ships of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy
• List of military equipment manufactured in Iran