VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has signed a €23.8 million contract through its Greek company, VIKING Life-Saving Equipment Hellas, to supply seven high-speed patrol boats to the Greek Coast Guard. The contract was signed at a ceremony by the Greek Minister of Maritime Affairs and Island Policy, Vassilis Kikilias, in Athens.
Specifications of the Boats
The mentioned boats are of the VIKING Norsafe Magnar 1950 type and will be fully constructed in Greece. This country is one of five countries that host VIKING production facilities. Each boat will be 21.29 meters long, have a maximum speed of 50 knots, and a range of over 320 nautical miles. These boats will operate with a six-member crew and are capable of carrying at least 30 people, and will also be equipped with advanced navigation and communication systems.
Supporting Coast Guard Missions
With the entry of these boats into service, they will assist the Coast Guard in carrying out their essential missions; including monitoring Greek waters, protecting the country's maritime borders, controlling fisheries, and conducting search and rescue operations. This contract also includes an option to supply up to seven additional boats of the same type. Delivery of the boats will begin within a timeframe of six to twelve months, and the boats will be delivered gradually.
Minister Kikilias described this provision as an effective step in supporting the men and women of the Coast Guard, stating that the goal is to "make their work easier in facing today's and tomorrow's challenges."
John Georgiadis, VIKING's Projects and Tenders Manager, said: "We are proud to have earned the trust of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and the Greek Coast Guard. This contract is based on over a century of experience in boat building and the expertise of our team in Greece. Building these boats on-site reflects our commitment to boat construction in Greece and to the people who save lives at sea every day."
Heidi Bjørge Noser, Vice President of the Defense Division, said: "This contract is particularly significant for our defense and professional business, as well as for VIKING. It expands the range of boats we supply to the Coast Guard, and we take pride in earning this trust."
The financing for this project will be provided through the public investment program and the joint program "Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Sea 2021-2027."
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