French shipbuilder Piriou has delivered the final one of three Walo-class offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) ordered from the company by the Senegalese Navy. Named after a former kingdom that is now part of northern and central Senegal, Cayor was being built by the Kership joint venture formed by...
Senegalese Navy
VESSEL REVIEW | Niani – Senegalese Navy acquires missile-armed offshore patrol vessel
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...
Maritime Security Vessel News Roundup | November 15 – Senegalese and Greek patrol ships plus new Australian corvette and reconnaissance boat series
The Senegalese Navy acquires an offshore patrol vessel while the Hellenic Coast Guard taps a Finnish manufacturer for new boats. In Australia, a new corvette class is being proposed for local manufacture while a partnership unveils a tactical watercraft for littoral operations. Senegalese Navy takes delivery of second patrol vessel in series The Senegalese Navy […]
Maritime Security Vessel News Roundup | September 15 – Brazil’s newest submarine, Jamaican customs patrol boat, Swedish unmanned interceptor and more
A new submarine enters service with the Brazilian Navy and Jamaica will soon begin operating a new boat for customs enforcement duties. Sweden is conducting trials of a n ..
French builder launches first of three new patrol vessels for Senegalese Navy
French shipbuilder Piriou has launched the lead vessel of a new class of three offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) ordered by the Senegalese Navy. The future Walo is being bui ..
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Piriou cuts steel for first of three patrol vessels for Senegalese Navy
French shipbuilder Piriou has cut the first steel for a new offshore patrol vessel (OPV) slated for the Senegalese Navy. The vessel will be the first of a planned three ..
Senegalese Navy’s third Shaldag Mark II patrol boat begins sea trials
Israel Shipyards has begun conducting sea trials of a new patrol boat ordered by Senegal. The vessel is the third Shaldag Mark II patrol boat to be built for the ..