Advertisement

Damen Naval signs contract for new frigate for Colombia

At Vlissingen, on 4 December 2024, Damen Naval signed a contract with classification society, Lloyd’s Register, on the Plataforma Estratégica de Superficie (PES) frigate for Colombia. Colombian shipbuilder

COTECMAR (Corporación de Ciencia y Tecnología para el Desarrollo de la Industria Naval, Marítima y Fluvial) will build the frigate on its shipyard in Colombia.

Following a successful design study contract with COTECMAR, Damen Naval signed a contract for the delivery of engineering, technical support and the shipbuilding materials and equipment for the first frigate in August 2024.

Lloyd’s Register has been involved with the project since the end of 2022, initially for Plan Approval Services within the design study contract. The company has now been contracted to execute the full Plan Approval in the project execution phase.

“This project allows Damen Naval, as a trusted partner, to enable COTECMAR, the Colombian Navy and the Colombian maritime industry to construct a frigate locally for the first time. In this way, it contributes to a strong, self-sufficient defense industry in Colombia,” says Damen Naval Project Director Jasper Oreel.

“Our partnership with Lloyd’s Register will help ensure that the vessel will live up to a modern-day safety standard.”

The PES design is based on the successful Damen Naval SIGMA 10514 series, which has previously been built for Indonesia and Mexico. The SIGMA 10514 offers versatility and combat capability and is customised to meet Colombia’s specific requirements.

“Lloyd’s Register will assess the design and provide support to maximise the safety and assurance of the vessel”, said Yorick Spoelstra, Business Development Manager Navy. “Lloyd’s is very proud to be part of this project, building further on our longstanding relationship with Damen Naval”.

The Colombian frigate will have a length of 107m and a beam of 14m.

Ships Montly - January 2024

Incat Tasmania Secures Contract to Build Electric Ferries for Denmark

Incat Tasmania has announced its selection to design and build two advanced battery-electric ferries for Molslinjen, a leading Danish ferry operator. Measuring 129m in...
Advertisement

Related articles

Incat Tasmania Secures Contract to Build Electric Ferries for Denmark

Incat Tasmania has announced its selection to design and build two advanced battery-electric ferries for Molslinjen, a leading...

BAR Technologies Secures Wind Propulsion Deployment on Dual-Fuel Tankers

BAR Technologies has confirmed a landmark order for its WindWings® propulsion system to be installed on two new...

Glen Rosa reaches key milestone in delivery as the vessel enters dry dock

Glen Rosa, the second of two dual fuel ferries being built by Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Ltd, has...

Helsinki and Tallinn route celebrates 60 years

The scheduled passenger ferry service between Finland and Estonia marked a major milestone, celebratign its 60th anniversary on...