The 107-meter lengthy POLA-class frigate is the Mexican matching of Damen’s SIGMA Frigate 10514
Working in close collaboration, Damen Shipyards Group, the Mexican Navy, subcontractors and also vendors have actually finished effective sea tests of the Mexican Navy’s POLA-class frigate ARM Reformado r.
Built at the ASTIMAR 20 marine shipyard in Salina Cruz, Mexico, the 107 meter long POLA-class frigate is the Mexican matching of Damen’s SIGMA Frigate 10514.
The program of sea tests was thorough, consisting of screening of system and also battle systems along with training of Mexican Navy teams. Damen reports that task overall is advancing on spending plan and also really a couple of weeks in advance of the gotten routine.
The ARM Reformado r is the current instance of exactly how Damen develops collaborations with navies around the globe to construct marine vessels in regional shipyards.
Damen has actually developed a solid partnership with the Mexican Navy over the last years which has actually caused the building and construction and also distribution of greater than 10 marine vessels of numerous layouts.
These collective initiatives are guaranteeing a substantial transfer of modern technology and also understanding right into the Mexican shipbuilding market. To take full advantage of the regional influence of this present task, Damen has actually put agreements at regional business for materials and also help throughout the building and construction of the ARM Reformador.
“This project is having a very positive impact on the local economy. More than 70% of the labor is being realized in Mexico – creating jobs and enabling local companies to develop their skills,” states Horacio Delgado, Damen’s industrial supervisor forMexico “Thanks to our excellent cooperation with the Mexican Navy, we are ensuring that this vessel is being built in Mexico, by Mexicans, and for Mexicans.”
