KV Jan Mayen is the first of three new coast guard vessels built by VARD for the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency.

His hull was built in Romania and outfitted in Norway, strengthening Norway’s operational capability in northern regions.

The project involved numerous Norwegian suppliers, enhancing national maritime expertise.

The ship is designed for global operations in all weather and sea conditions, with a focus on Arctic capability. He is equipped with an ice-strengthened hull, icebreaker class notation, and meets the latest standards for specialized patrol vessels.