The
98 meters long SIGMA class frigate, the second frigate built by Damen
Schelde Naval Shipbuilding for the Royal Moroccan Navy, completed her
Sea Acceptance Trials successfully.
During the SAT, a very intensive program was carried out in which the
platform as well as the sensor weapons and communications suite were
extensively tested. The tests were performed by representatives of the
yard in close cooperation with representatives of the subcontractors,
the Royal Moroccan navy and the Royal Netherlands Navy.
During the SAT the bad weather conditions enabled the team to
test the frigate for her sea keeping performances. The customer, declared
to be very satisfied as they experienced the excellent performance of
the new SIGMA frigate.
The first SIGMA frigate was transferred to the Royal Moroccan Navy on
10 September 2011.
The second frigate is scheduled to be transferred in February 2012 whilst
the third frigate, also 98 meters, is still under construction at the
Damen yard in Vlissingen and is scheduled for Sea Acceptance Trials
in May 2012. |
