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FINCANTIERI WINS AN ORDER FOR A PATROL BOAT FOR MALTA
12 mar 2004
12 mar 2004
A contract was signed at Luqa Barracks between the Armed Forces of Malta (AFM) and Messrs Fincantieri for the construction and supply of an offshore patrol vessel to be built at Muggiano (La Spezia) shipyard with delivery scheduled for the 3rd quarter of 2005.
The contract covers the construction of the vessel itself together with an associated training and logistical support package. The project is being undertaken with technical advice and assistance of the Italian Ministry of Defence..
The vessel itself is based upon the “Diciotti” class patrol vessels, five ships presently in service with the Italian Coastguard but also embodies a number of significant modifications designed to meet specific requirements outlined by the AFM. The 54-metre, 450-tonne craft will be capable of maximum speeds in excess of 20 knots and an unrefuelled range of over 2000 nautical miles. Facilities are also available aboard for the landing and refuelling of light to medium helicopters as well as the deployment of a fast interception craft by means of a stern ramp.
Propulsion is delivered by 2 Isotta-Fraschini diesel engines (Isotta Fraschini is a Fincantieri Group company) while a further 3 smaller engines from the same manufacturer provide electrical power. Other significant features of the engineering plant include fin stabilisers to reduce the movement of the vessel, a reverse-osmosis plant to ensure the availability of fresh water as well as sewage treatment and bilge-water de-oiling plants in order to protect the marine environment. Shaft lines, propellers and stabilisers are supplied by Fincantieri Mechanical Products Department.
Extensive use will be made of the latest technology including a fully-automated engineering plant management system as well as the latest in navigational, communications and surveillance equipment. The 25-man crew will work in an air-conditioned environment specifically designed to reduce fatigue and improve efficiency. Such technological advances will not only deliver maximum cost-efficiency throughout the life of the vessel but also ensure that the vessel complies with all international safety standards and enviromental legislation. The vessel will be constructed throughout to the standards set by RINA, the Italian classification society.
The selection of Fincantieri to undertake this prestigious project has been based on their wide experience of delivering naval vessels and technical expertise not only to the Italian Navy and Coastguard but a number of other high-profile international customers. This impressive portfolio has demonstrated their ability not only to build ships but also to deliver a complete solution which satisfies the customer’s operational needs.
The contract covers the construction of the vessel itself together with an associated training and logistical support package. The project is being undertaken with technical advice and assistance of the Italian Ministry of Defence..
The vessel itself is based upon the “Diciotti” class patrol vessels, five ships presently in service with the Italian Coastguard but also embodies a number of significant modifications designed to meet specific requirements outlined by the AFM. The 54-metre, 450-tonne craft will be capable of maximum speeds in excess of 20 knots and an unrefuelled range of over 2000 nautical miles. Facilities are also available aboard for the landing and refuelling of light to medium helicopters as well as the deployment of a fast interception craft by means of a stern ramp.
Propulsion is delivered by 2 Isotta-Fraschini diesel engines (Isotta Fraschini is a Fincantieri Group company) while a further 3 smaller engines from the same manufacturer provide electrical power. Other significant features of the engineering plant include fin stabilisers to reduce the movement of the vessel, a reverse-osmosis plant to ensure the availability of fresh water as well as sewage treatment and bilge-water de-oiling plants in order to protect the marine environment. Shaft lines, propellers and stabilisers are supplied by Fincantieri Mechanical Products Department.
Extensive use will be made of the latest technology including a fully-automated engineering plant management system as well as the latest in navigational, communications and surveillance equipment. The 25-man crew will work in an air-conditioned environment specifically designed to reduce fatigue and improve efficiency. Such technological advances will not only deliver maximum cost-efficiency throughout the life of the vessel but also ensure that the vessel complies with all international safety standards and enviromental legislation. The vessel will be constructed throughout to the standards set by RINA, the Italian classification society.
The selection of Fincantieri to undertake this prestigious project has been based on their wide experience of delivering naval vessels and technical expertise not only to the Italian Navy and Coastguard but a number of other high-profile international customers. This impressive portfolio has demonstrated their ability not only to build ships but also to deliver a complete solution which satisfies the customer’s operational needs.