Finnish shipbuilder Rauma Marine Constructions has laid the keel of a new multi-role corvette ordered by the Finnish Navy. The vessel will be the lead ship of the four-strong Pohjanmaa-class corvettes. Upon completion, it will have a length of 117 metres, a beam of 16 metres, a draught of five...
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VESSEL REVIEW | U501 – Finnish Navy’s newest workboat to perform logistical support duties
The Finnish Navy has taken delivery of a new logistics support workboat built by local company Kewatec Aluboat. The all-aluminium U501 is the first in a planned class of ..
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FEATURE | Finnish Environment Institute to investigate possible high-risk shipwreck in southern waters
The Finnish Environment Institute (Suomen ymparistokeskus; SYKE) is investigating a possible high-risk shipwreck southeast of Uto island close to the Archipelago National ..
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Finnish yard to put up assembly hall for corvette newbuildings
Finnish shipyard Rauma Marine Constructions will expand its facilities with the building of a new multi-purpose assembly hall dedicated to the construction of corvettes f ..
Finnish Defence Forces orders four service boats from local builder
The Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command has awarded local boatbuilder Kewatec AluBoat a contract for the construction of four service boats in a series plus options ..
Second upgraded Hamina-class missile boat re-enters service with Finnish Navy
Finnish company Patria has completed a mid-life upgrade and overhaul of a 1990s-built Hamina-class missile boat operated by the Finnish Navy. The vessel is the second ..