The Dockstavarvet IC16M is a Swedish all-aluminum high-speed interceptor craft developed from the CB90 concept for patrol, security, and shallow-water interception work. Russian IC16MII boats P-834 and P-835 were commissioned in 2011, transferred to the Black Sea Fleet in 2014 as anti-saboteur boats, and later documented with a 12.7 mm 6P50-2 Kord fit.
Russian IC16MII boats P-834 and P-835 were transferred into Black Sea Fleet service in 2014 and later documented operating from Crimea, including anti-saboteur and patrol duties with the Crimean Naval Base. Sources support fielding in the war theater, not confirmed combat engagements or losses.
Role detailsThe IC16M adapts Dockstavarvet's CB90-derived small-craft experience into a lighter patrol and security boat rather than a blue-water combatant. Saab describes the type as a high-speed patrol craft for shallow water and open-sea use, while KCHF identifies the Russian P-834 and P-835 examples as IC16MII anti-saboteur boats transferred from FSO service to the Black Sea Fleet in 2014.
The manufacturer lists an all-aluminum hull, two MAN diesel engines, water-jet propulsion, 38-knot cruising speed, and 50-knot sprint speed.
Saab emphasizes maneuverability, low draft, crew endurance, and police or security operations; KCHF lists the Russian boats with four crew plus eight additional personnel.
Open sources document Black Sea Fleet transfer, Crimea exercise activity, and patrol or anti-saboteur service, but do not confirm a specific missile, drone, or surface engagement involving P-834 or P-835.
RussianShips.info identifies IC16MII boats P-834 and P-835 as carrying a single 12.7 mm 6P50-2 Kord machine gun.
| Carried item | Item type | Carriage evidence |
|---|---|---|
 | 12.7 mm heavy machine gun | RussianShips.info lists P-834 and P-835 with a 1x1 12.7 mm 6P50-2 Kord machine gun. |
Dockstavarvet said the IC 16 M prototype NB 460 Enforcer II was built in 2002 as a demo and test rig.
Sources: The IC 16 M Success Continues
Dockstavarvet said the first production IC 16 M went to AG Marine in Moscow in 2004.
Sources: The IC 16 M Success Continues
KCHF says P-834 and P-835 were commissioned in 2011 and assigned to the FSO in Moscow.
Sources: Anti-Saboteur Boat P-834 - Type IC16MII, Anti-Saboteur Boat P-835 - Type IC16MII
KCHF says both boats were transferred to the Black Sea Fleet in 2014 as anti-saboteur boats.
Sources: Anti-Saboteur Boat P-834 - Type IC16MII, Anti-Saboteur Boat P-835 - Type IC16MII
Saab said its acquisition of N. Sundin Dockstavarvet AB became effective on 29 December 2017.
Sources: Saab Acquires Dockstavarvet shipyard
