Fincantieri Delivers Second Indonesian Navy Brawijaya Patrol Ship
The Indonesian Navy has received its second Brawijaya-class offshore patrol vessel from Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri.
Mitsubishi Launches 8th Miyako Patrol Ship, Delivers 6th to Japan Coast Guard
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has launched a new Miyako-class large patrol vessel for the Japan Coast Guard and delivered another ship of the same series.
Fincantieri, Navantia Launch Joint Venture for European Patrol Corvette Program
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and Spain’s Navantia have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint venture in support of the multinational European Patrol Corvette program.
Turkey to Export Armed Patrol Boats to Southeast Asia in First Regional Sale
Turkey will export two armored, weaponized multi-purpose patrol boats to a Southeast Asian country, marking its first sale of this class of naval platform to the region.
Fincantieri Debuts Italian Navy’s Lead Next-Gen Offshore Patrol Vessel
Fincantieri has launched the first platform of the Italian Navy’s next-generation offshore patrol vessel program in Riva Trigoso.
Colombia Takes Delivery of Locally Built Ocean Patrol Vessel
Colombian state-owned shipyard COTECMAR has delivered an Ocean Patrol Vessel to the navy as part of a program launched in 2016.
‘Mix-and-Match’ Naval Fleet Concept Takes Shape in Denmark
Odense Maritime Technology is pitching a new concept for an “all-around” family of naval vessels, presenting four designs capable of handling a wide range of missions.
US Coast Guard Taps Bollinger, Rauma for Six Arctic Security Cutters
The US Coast Guard has contracted Louisiana-based Bollinger Shipyards and Rauma Marine Constructions in Finland for the construction of six Arctic Security Cutters.
Australia Expands Evolved Cape Patrol Fleet With Two Additional Boats
Australia has contracted Austal Limited to build two Evolved Cape-class patrol vessels for the country’s border force.
Watchdog Flags US Coast Guard’s $17B Heritage Cutter Program for Design Issues, Rising Costs
The Government Accountability Office found the US Coast Guard’s Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) program at risk of delays and cost spikes due to ships being built before designs were fully finished.
Lead Philippine Navy Patrol Boat Undergoes Sea Trials in S. Korea
The Philippine Navy’s first Sulayman-class offshore patrol vessel, the BRP Rajah Sulayman (PS-20), has begun sea trials off South Korea.
Australian Consortium to Build Underwater ‘Network’ for Northern Naval Watch
Thales Australia, Austal, and C2 Robotics have teamed up to develop a sub-sea “surveillance network” designed to monitor and secure Australia’s northern maritime chokepoints.
Australian Navy Launches Third Arafura Patrol Boat ‘Pilbara’
The Royal Australian Navy has launched NUSHIP Pilbara (OPV 205), the third Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel, at the Henderson Maritime Precinct.
Bollinger Delivers 61st Sentinel Cutter to US Coast Guard
Bollinger Shipyards has handed over the US Coast Guard’s 61st Sentinel-class patrol boat in Key West, Florida, as part of the ongoing Fast Response Cutter program.
Australia Accepts Ninth Evolved Cape Patrol Boat From Austal
Austal has turned over the ninth Evolved Cape-class patrol boat, the ADV Cape Spencer (P225), to the Royal Australian Navy.
US Coast Guard Orders More Sentinel Cutters From Bollinger
The US Coast Guard has awarded Bollinger Shipyards a $507-million contract option to build 10 additional Sentinel-Class fast response cutters.
Nigerian Navy at 69: New Patrol Boats, Helicopters Enter Service
The Nigerian Navy has inducted offshore patrol vessels and maritime helicopters during the service’s 69th founding anniversary.
French Company to Supply Philippine Coast Guard With 40 Patrol Craft
The Philippines has signed an agreement with French shipbuilder OCEA to deliver 40 fast patrol boats to its coast guard.
South Africa Receives Third Inshore Patrol Vessel From Damen
Damen Shipyards Cape Town has delivered the third Multi-Mission Inshore Patrol Vessel, SAS Adam Kok (P1573), to the South African Navy.
US Coast Guard Inducts First Sentinel Cutter at Kodiak Base
The US Coast Guard has commissioned the first Sentinel-class fast response cutter to be homeported in Kodiak, Alaska.
Mitsubishi Delivers Fourth Miyako Large Patrol Ship to Japan
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has handed over the fourth Miyako-class large patrol vessel to the Japan Coast Guard in Tamano, Okayama Prefecture.
Fifth US Coast Guard Famous-Class Cutter Completes Life Extension Refurbishment
The US Coast Guard has concluded 20-month service life extension work for the fifth Famous-class cutter.
Australia Returns Vanuatu’s Guardian Patrol Vessel After Major Repairs
Australia has delivered the 12th Guardian-class patrol boat to Vanuatu as part of an overhaul project in 2024.
Local Shipbuilders Team to Construct Danish Arctic Patrol Boats, Frigates
Danish Naval Ships and Semco Maritime have partnered to deliver new Arctic patrol ships and frigates for the Danish Armed Forces.
