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Damen Stan Patrol 4207 delivered to the Jamaican Defence Force
A Damen SPa 4207, the second vessel in an order of four Damen vessels for the Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard, has been officially handed over in Kingston, Jamaica. Construction on the vessel had already begun when the global pandemic struck and …
Nov 22, 2021 / Naval
Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Ocean Protector’s Unique Capability Supports Local Christmas Island Community
The ADV Ocean Protector, an Auxiliary Navy Ship manned and managed by Teekay Australia, was called upon to assist with offloading cargo and supplies for the local community of Christmas Island. Seasonal monsoon weather had precluded the cargo ship, …
Jul 8, 2021 / Vessels
Danish Defence and DFDS enter into new agreement
Tuesday, DFDS and the Joint Movement and Transport Organisation (JMTO), which provides strategic transport for Danish military missions, have entered into a new agreement.According to the agreement, a total of seven freight ferries (ro-ro) will be …
Nov 24, 2020 / Curious
Royal IHC and Egyptian MOD sign contract for another 10 IHC BEAVERS®
Royal IHC has secured an order from the Engineering Authority at the Egyptian Ministry of Defence (MOD). The contract builds on the excellent partnership and comprises the construction of 10 IHC Beaver® 45 Cutter Suction Dredgers (CSDs) and two Delta …
Oct 3, 2019 / Vessels
Damen Signs Maintenance Contract With Netherlands Ministry of Defence
On 11th July, Damen Shipyards Den Helder signed a midlife upkeep (MLU) contract with the Netherlands Ministry of Defence. With this contract, support ship HNLMS Pelikaan, along with hydrographic survey vessels HNLMS Snellius and HNLMS Luymes, all of …
Jul 11, 2019 / Naval
Fincantieri begins work in Muggiano on the first patrol vessel for Qatar
The steel cutting ceremony of the first patrol vessel (OPV - Offshore Patrol Vessel)ordered to Fincantieri by the Qatari Ministry of Defence within the national naval acquisition programme, took place today at the Muggiano (La Spezia) …
Feb 28, 2019 / Naval