The Damen shipyard in Gala\u021bi, southeast Romania, launched a multi-purpose vessel on Tuesday, April 7.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The vessel was produced for the Portuguese Naval Forces for EUR 132 million, financed through Portugal\u2019s EU-backed Recovery and Resilience Facility. Following a competitive procurement procedure, Damen signed the contract in 2024.<\/p>\n
The 107.6-meter-long MPV 10720 ship, called \u201cNRP D. Joao II,\u201d is an alternative to traditional aircraft carriers, being designed to coordinate aerial, surface, and underwater drones.<\/p>\n
The vessel is named in honor of the Portuguese King who ruled from 1481\u20131495 and is renowned for his support of Portugal\u2019s Age of Discovery.<\/p>\n
The builder says that the multi-role ship can carry out oceanographic research activities, disaster response interventions, and can also participate in military missions. Sea trials are scheduled for this year, after which the vessel will enter service with the Portuguese fleet.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe MPV 10720-type vessel is based on a concept proposed by the Portuguese Navy, aiming to create a multifunctional naval platform capable of fulfilling a wide range of missions, depending on operational needs,\u201d maker Damen said in a press release.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is optimized for various activities, such as oceanographic research, environmental monitoring, humanitarian assistance and disaster response, as well as surveillance and maritime support missions,\u201d the same source said.<\/p>\n
The vessel benefits from a high degree of system autonomy and is designed for unrestricted operation in tropical and temperate environments.<\/p>\n
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