TYPE 55 SAT Coast Guard Boats, built in Partnership Between ENM KOREA and ARES Shipyard for the Iraqi Ministry of Defense, Enter Service.
The three TYPE 55 SAT Boats, built by ENM KOREA in partnership with ARES Shipyard for the Iraqi Ministry of Defense, have officially entered service.
Throughout the 20-month production process, which commenced with the first welding ceremony at ARES Shipyard’s facilities in Antalya, valuable delegations and state officials from both countries, along with Directors and Representatives from ENM KOREA and the Iraqi Ministry of Defense, closely supervised each stage of construction.
The TPYE 55 SAT Coast Guard Boats stand out in their class with their proven aluminum hull, a top speed of 30 knots, and the capacity to transport a 12-member Special Operations Team with their full equipment and specialized gear to the operation zone. Additionally, they are equipped with state-of-the-art remotely controlled weapon systems and ballistic protection to ensure self-defense against close-range threats, safeguarding both the vessel and its valuable cargo.
Beyond their primary operational concept, these boats are designed to successfully execute missions such as asymmetric warfare, territorial water control, and coordinated joint operations. The TYPE 55 SAT Boats have commenced patrol duties in the UM Qaser/Iraq region.
ARES Shipyard’s CEO, Oğuzhan Pehlivanlı, expressed pride in achieving the first-ever export to Iraq in the history of the Republic of Türkiye through their partnership with ENM KOREA. He stated: “With this project, we have once again demonstrated ARES Shipyard’s 19 years of engineering and shipbuilding expertise. The TYPE 55 SAT Boats, produced with cutting-edge technology and outstanding capabilities, stand out as the best in their class.”