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Greece maritime security vessel procurement

Overview

The Greek Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy has signed a €23.8 million contract to procure seven new high-speed MAGNAR 1950 type patrol boats for the Hellenic Coast Guard. The vessels will be manufactured domestically by Viking Life-Saving Equipment Hellas in Thebes.

Designed to reach speeds of at least 50 knots with a range of 320 nautical miles, the boats are intended to improve maritime surveillance, border protection, fisheries control, and search and rescue operations. The contract includes an option for up to seven additional vessels, with delivery expected within 6 to 12 months. The procurement is funded through the ‘Fisheries, Aquaculture and Sea 2021–2027’ community program.

Entities

Viking Life-Saving Equipment Hellas · Hellenic Coast Guard · Ministry of Defence of Cyprus · Eastern Mediterranean · Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy

Timeline

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Sources

businessdaily.gr · defenceredefined.com.cy · iefimerida.gr · m.tribune.gr · mononews.gr · naftemporiki.gr · nemesishd.gr · newsit.gr · protothema.gr · zougla.gr