What to do with navy?

[npc with feelings]

Hey all, just started playing and I think I have a pretty good hanf of the systems but I cannot for the life of my figure out what to do with your ships. In EU 4 you could send them on missions and in HOI4 they can patrol or protect trade, but in Vic 2 what is the role of ships?

Thanks!

[Lilja]

They can be used to blockade enemy ports and transport troops. Naturally they can be used to fight enemy navies.

[L33tShark]

Navy ships also provide you Colonial Points, which can be useful if you already have colonies, or planning to start more. Best ship for CP/supply ratio is the Ironclad. You can find more info about this here:
https://vic2.paradoxwikis.com/Colonization

Navy ships also contribute to your military score, which contribute to your country's overall power score, so sometimes it's helpful to maintain a big navy (if you can afford it) if you have great power ambitions.

[npc with feelings]

Thanks guys!