There are 13 Hunt Class Mine-Counter Measures Vessels:
| Displacement | 685 tonnes |
| Length | 57m |
| Beam | 10m |
| Complement | 42 |
| Armament | 30mm close-range gun, RCMDS |
| Aircraft | None. |
The Hunt class MCMVs are the largest vessels in the world to be made of GRP. They are also have the unique ability to operate both as a Minehunter and as a Minesweeper. Traditionally Anti-mine warfare was done via Minesweepers: vessels would operate in advance of a Task-Group, or as a minesweeping flotilla in a designated area of sea, and would "sweep" mines by using long-wires which would force submerged mines to rise to the surface where they could be destroyed. Modern minehunting, however, normally uses a high-definition sonar to identify where mines are and then to use explosives planted either by special divers, or using RCMDS.
The Royal Navy has a reputation for being the best at mine-clearance, and even in modern times, the necessity of MCMVs are essential. The Hunt class vessels also have a secondary-role as a Patrol vessel and they are frequently attached to the Fishery Protection Squadron when required.
