Euronaval 2016: Kazakhstan OPV signing expected soon
German shipbuilders Abeking and Rasmussen are looking to sign a formal contract for a 60m OPV with Kazakhstan by the end of this year or in early 2017.
The 60m OPV design is one two new designs created by the company to meet the demand for patrol vessels around the world. The Kazakhstan vessel will have an endurance of 14 days and a range of approximately 2,500nm at 12kt.
Also featuring a winch-down area, the OPV will embark two RHIBs, a diving platform and deck space for 20ft and 10ft ISO containers. The two parties recently signed MoU for the
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