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Israel Shipyards Bags African Orders for 2 OPV 45s

: Jul 10, 2020 - : 4:59 am

Israel Shipyards has inked an order with an African navy for the supply of two OPV 45 offshore patrol vessels. The OPV 45s will be equipped with day/night observation systems as well as stabilized weapon systems, both Israeli-made, which will maximize the effectiveness of the vessels during their various missions.

“Since the launch of the OPV 45 vessel at the IMDEX exhibition in Singapore last year, navies around the world have expressed great interest in this new vessel due to its cost-effectiveness and suitability for a wide range of missions. We believe that this vessel will make a significant contribution to maritime border protection in Africa,” says Eitan Zucker, CEO of Israel Shipyards.

The agreement includes ongoing support and training of the technical and operational teams as well as the creation of a maintenance program within the framework of the company’s Integration Logistic Support (ILS) services.

Israel Shipyards is one of the largest privately owned shipbuilding and repair facilities in the Eastern Mediterranean ‒ announces an agreement with an The vessels were designed for a wide range of missions, including protection against the increasing threat of piracy in the region.

 

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