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Damen Shipyards Cape Town celebrates blessing ceremony for second MMIPV
On 14 October 2022, the South African Navy (SAN) held a blessing ceremony for the second of three Multi-Mission Inshore Patrol Vessels (MMIPV) at Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT). During the event, the vessel was blessed and a bottle of champagne …
Oct 17, 2022 / Naval
Construction started of two OPV 2600 vessels for Pakistan Navy
Celebrating the start of the construction of a second batch of two Offshore Patrol Vessels for the Pakistan Navy, the chief of staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi started the steel cutting of the second vessel at Damen Shipyards Galatí on October …
Oct 13, 2022 / Naval
DNV awards HHI with AiP for 2,200-tonne offshore patrol vessel design
DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for a new 2,200-ton offshore patrol vessel (OPV) design. Caption: HDP-2200 variant graphic image developed by Hyundai Heavy Industries The HDP-2200 was developed with …
Jul 21, 2022 / Vessels
Fincantieri: Offshore Patrol Vessel Sheraouh for Qatar Delivered
At the presence of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State of Qatar for Defence Affairs H.E. Dr. Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah and Italian Minister of Defense, Hon. Lorenzo Guerini, the delivery of the second OPV (Offshore Patrol Vessels) …
Jul 8, 2022 / Naval
LR awards AiP to Vard for 125 metre next-generation offshore patrol
Modern multi-role Vard 7 design can be tailored for broad range of military and naval missionsLloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) to Vard Marine Inc., a Fincantieri company, for its Vard 7 125 Next-Generation Offshore Patrol …
Jun 3, 2022 / Vessels
Damen Shipyards to improve sustainability Harbour Patrol Vessels
Port of Amsterdam and Damen Shipyards signed a contract for conversion of Damen Stan Tug 1907 PA1 and the maintenance of three other Damen vessels Caption: Happy faces at the contract signing, strengthening long-standing co-operation Port of …
Mar 11, 2022 / Vessels
Damen Shipyards Cape Town lays keel for third South African Navy Vessel MMIPV
On 22 October 2021, Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) held a keel-laying for the third Multi-Mission Inshore Patrol Vessels (MMIPV) that DSCT is building for the South African Navy.The MMIPV vessels will augment South Africa’s maritime security by …
Nov 11, 2021 / Naval
China's first 10,000-ton class maritime patrol vessel Haixun 09 in use
China commissioned its first 10,000-ton class maritime patrol vessel Haixun 09 with the most advanced technologies and strong comprehensive capability on Saturday, and the ship is expected to enhance the country's maritime traffic governance. As the …
Oct 25, 2021 / Naval
ABS AIP for VARD’s Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel
ABS has granted Approval in Principle (AIP) to VARD Marine for its 115-meter next-generation offshore patrol vessel (NGOPV) design.The VARD 7 115 NGOPV caters to a range of mission requirements, including air, surface, and sub-surface surveillance …
Sep 13, 2021 / Vessels
DNV awards AiP to HHI for new offshore patrol vessel design
DNV, the world’s leading classification society, has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for a new 1,500-ton offshore patrol vessel (OPV) design. The AiP certificate was recently handed over to the Korean shipyard …
Jul 5, 2021 / Curious