UAE's Baynunah project gets go-ahead

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Abu Dhabi Ship Building will build six missile patrol boats for the United Arab Emirates under the Baynunah project. This is the first occasion that modern naval boats of this kind will be constructed in the Gulf region. The decision on the 60 m vessels represents an important stage in the country's naval procurement program that could result in a fleet of 12 new patrol boats. Constructions Mecaniques de Normandie of Cherbourg in France will help with the design and technology transfer.

United Arab Emirates, Patrol Boats

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Classification benefit for Royal Danish Navy

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Det Norske Veritas (DNV) of Norway has been awarded a contract for the classification of the Royal Danish Navy's entire naval fleet of surface vessels. The contract covers 35 surface ships already in service and 25 more to be built to DNV class rules. The company will assist the Danish Naval Material Command in quality control of existing and future surface ships. The DNV class concept is said to be a cost-effective alternative for operation of naval ships.

Denmark, Surface Ships, Naval vessels

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HDW secures $US1.1b ROK submarine deal

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Germany's HowaldtswerkDeutsche Werft (HDW) has won the contract for three Type 214 submarines with Air Independent Propulsion from the Republic of Korea. HDW won over six competitors, including Daewoo Heavy Industries Co, for the design of 1,500-2,000 ton submarines, valued at $1.1 billion. The company will supply plans and parts to Hyundai Heavy Industries Co for the manufacture of the Type 214 in South Korea.

South Korea, Military Submarines

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