It was also the most expensive, built over two years at a cost of $11 million.

But the new Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Nemesis is no toy and no joke for marine crime offenders.

The 32-metre steel hulled, state of the art police boat Nemesis can spend up to 10 days at sea, patrolling the off shore waters of the East Coast.

Upon her arrival in Eden on Friday, she was proudly brought alongside the wharf via remote control by Water Police Sergent Jim Hinckley.

Commander Mark Hutchings of the Marine Area Command was there to catch the ropes and chat with Sgt Hinckley and the crew of 10.

Hinckley, who was awarded the Australian Police Medal in 2007, was entrusted with overseeing the construction of the vessel in Freemantle by Tenix Defence, Western Australia, its brief visit to Eden and its safe delivery to Sydney

The Nemesis was only in Eden long enough to refuel before heading to Sydney to be presented to premier Morris Iemma, police minister David Campbell and NSW commissioner Andrew Scipione at Water Police headquarters at Balmain.

Nemesis would be stationed in Sydney and refuel in Eden.

"A number of operations carried out last year indicate a need for a vessel of this type in the southern ocean," Sgt Hinckley said.

"We will be working with the commonwealth and state fishery in support of customs and any area of marine criminal activity."

The boast arsenal and when the first patrol was to take place were kept under wraps by Water Police but you can be sure the Magnet will bring you news of the successes ad trials of the Nemesis.

Specifications

Engines: Two Caterpillar twin turbo charged engines.

Sprint speed: 27 knots.

Range: 1350 nautical miles cruising at 20 knots.

:Capable of staying at sea for up to 10 days.

Equipment: satellite communication systems, night vision camera and desalination plant, bullet proof materials.

Crew: 10

Built by: Tenix Defence in Western Australia.