The
Gowind® OPV L'Adroit visits Cape Town from 5 to 9 September 2012
during a long deployment off Africa, providing an opportunity for DCNS
to promote the Gowind® range and demonstrate the operational value
of the vessels and their cutting-edge technologies. DCNS will also exhibit
at Africa Aerospace & Defence (AAD) 2012 in South Africa from 19
to 23 September.
DCNS's presence in South Africa is part of an ongoing partnership with
local shipbuilder Nautic Africa (formerly KND) covering promotion, construction
and sales of the Gowind® ocean patrol vessel (OPV). This type of
arrangement is key to DCNS's ability to compete in export markets, and
an operational presence in South Africa helps the Group understand the
needs of the South African Navy and meet its local shipbuilding requirements.
"The Gowind® is the most technologically advanced of
all the vessels proposed for the South African OPV programme,"
said James Fisher, CEO of Nautic Africa. "We're convinced that
DCNS is the Navy's ideal partner in this highly competitive marketplace
and that the DCNS OPV is the best platform for naval missions in Africa."
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The L'Adroit put in to Cape Town from 5 to 9 September
in order to meet local South African delegations. The visit includes
demonstrations at sea to showcase the vessel's impressive capabilities
under real operational conditions. "During previous stopovers,
navies around the world have been impressed by L'Adroit and recognised
the operational benefits of the Gowind® range," said Marc Maynard,
head of Gowind program department. "We're looking forward to working
with South Africa to meet its requirements for offshore patrol vessels."
The flagship of DCNS's ambition to win a larger share of the markets
for small- and medium-displacement surface ships, the Gowind® OPV
L'Adroit is a major industrial and technological achievement. Designed
and built in less than 24 months, it is packed with state-of-the-art
technologies – commando boat launch ramps, a panoramic bridge
and enclosed mast for 360° visibility, and the Polaris® mission
system — for emerging maritime safety and security missions, including
fisheries surveillance, interdiction of trafficking, environmental protection,
humanitarian support and search & rescue.
DCNS will also be at Africa Aerospace & Defence (AAD) 2012 in Tshwane,
South Africa, from 19 to 23 September. AAD 2012 is a chance for DCNS
to showcase its expertise in this key export market and to meet key
players in the sector. The DCNS exhibit will feature the Gowind®
OPV L'Adroit, Gowind Combat, Mistral 140, Polaris mission system and
F21 torpedo.
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