The technological launch of the first-in-class patrol vessel (OPV– Offshore Patrol Vessel) “Musherib”, purchased to Fincantieri by the Qatari Ministry of Defence within the nationwide marine purchase program, occurred at the Muggiano (La Spezia) backyard, at the existence of the Italian Minister of Defence Lorenzo Guerini, of the Deputy Prime Minister and also Minister of Defence of Qatar Khalid container Mohammed Al Attiyah, of the Chief of Staff of theQatari Emiri Navy Maj Gen. Abdulla Hassan Al Suleiti, and also of the Chief of Staff of the Italian Navy, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, invited by the Chairman and also Chief Executive Officer of Fincantieri, Giampiero Massolo and also Giuseppe Bono.
The launch, held independently and also completely conformity with the present wellness policies, complied with the very first steel cutting of the vessel “Sumaysimah”, 4th corvette of the very same program.
The “Musherib” OPV vessel, to be supplied in 2022 and also whose style follows the RINAMIL for Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) policies, will certainly be an adaptable sort of ship with the ability of carrying out numerous solutions, from security to deal with features.
It has to do with 63 meters long, 9.2 meters vast, with an optimal rate of 30 knots and also it will certainly fit as numerous as 38 of team participants. The propulsion system has 4 variable pitch props, 2 to starboard and also 2 to the left, each in accordance with a diesel propulsion engine.
Furthermore, the vessel will certainly can running a RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat) via a crane situated at the demanding.
The agreement, well worth for Fincantieri virtually 4 billion euros, imagines the supply of 7 surface area vessels, consisting of 4 corvettes, one aquatic vessel (LPD– Landing Platform Dock), and also 2 patrol vessels (OPV– Offshore Patrol Vessel) along with assistance solutions in Qatar for better ten years after the shipment of the vessels.
All the devices are completely integrated in the Group’s Italian shipyards, making sure connection to the tasks up until 2024 along with ensuring a crucial effect on the major Italian protection firms.
Reference: fincantieri.com