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Fincantieri launches the first patrol for Qatar
It is part of a seven-ship contract worth almost four billion euros
September 18, 2020
The MusheribOPV, which will be delivered in 2022, is designed in accordance with the RINAMIL for Fast Patrol Regulation Vessel (FPV) and will be a highly flexible unit with ability to perform multiple tasks ranging from patrolling, to the role of fighter ship. The unit has a 63 metres long, a width of 9.2 metres, a 30 knots, and can accommodate on board 38 crew. The propulsion system includes four variable-pitch propellers, two starboards and two on the left, each in line with a diesel propulsion engine. In addition, the unit rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB), boarded through a stern crane.
The contract, which for Fincantieri is worth almost four billion eur, provides for the supply of seven surface ships, of which four corvettes over 100 metres long, one ship Amphibious (LPD - Landing Platform Dock), two patrolers (OPV - Offshore Patrol Vessel) and support services in Qatar 10 years after the delivery of the units. All units are built entirely on Italian shipyards group, ensuring continuity of work and continuity until 2024 a major impact on major defence companies Italian.
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The MusheribOPV, which will be delivered in 2022, is designed in accordance with the RINAMIL for Fast Patrol Regulation Vessel (FPV) and will be a highly flexible unit with ability to perform multiple tasks ranging from patrolling, to the role of fighter ship. The unit has a 63 metres long, a width of 9.2 metres, a 30 knots, and can accommodate on board 38 crew. The propulsion system includes four variable-pitch propellers, two starboards and two on the left, each in line with a diesel propulsion engine. In addition, the unit rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB), boarded through a stern crane.
- Via Raffaele Paolucci 17r/19r - 16129 Genoa - ITALY
