With the welding of a coin June 14th, the construction of the first new Dutch minehunter has started ceremonially. After the keel laying in Lanester, France, HNLMS Vlissingen will continue to take shape in the coming period. First, the hull of the ship is built in several parts. These pieces are then joined together to form a whole. Then the…
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RCN to Test OSI’s Collision Avoidance Technology
OSI Maritime Systems (OSI), a leading provider of integrated naval navigation and tactical solutions, has announced a contract with Innovation, Science & Economic Development Canada (ISED) for the testing of OSI’s integrated Collision Avoidance Decision Aid (CADA). Testing will occur at the Royal Canadian Navy’s Naval Training Development Centre (Pacific). “CADA represents both OSI’s commitment to continuous innovation and the…
Read MoreKeel Laying of Three 25T Bollard Pull Tugs for the Indian Navy
Contract for construction of three 25Ton Bollard Pull Tugs was concluded with M/s Shoft Shipyard Pvt Ltd on 12 November 2021 at a cost of Rs 84.75 Crores in consonance with “AatmaNirbhar Bharat” initiatives of the Government of India. These Tugs are being built with a service life of 30 years. The tugs will be capable of assisting naval ships…
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