The Senegalese Navy has taken delivery of the second in a series of three offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) built by French shipyard Piriou. Named Niani, the second Walo-class OPV utilises a design developed by the Kership joint venture of Piriou and compatriot shipbuilder the Naval Group. The vessel...
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Maritime Security Vessel News Roundup | November 15 – Senegalese and Greek patrol ships plus new Australian corvette and reconnaissance boat series
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