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BAE Systems hands over third Khareef class Corvette 'Al Rasikh' to Royal Navy of Oman.
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Naval
Forces News - Oman |
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BAE
Systems hands over third Khareef class Corvette 'Al Rasikh' to Royal
Navy of Oman |
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AL
RASIKH is a 99 metre corvette designed, built and delivered as part
of Project Khareef. The Interim Acceptance ceremony was attended by
dignitaries from both Oman and the UK who witnessed the ship’s
crew board the vessel to raise the National Flag of Oman for the first
time. |
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 Al Rasikh Khareef class Corvette during the hand over ceremony in Portsmouth Picture: BAE System |
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Mick
Ord, Managing Director of BAE Systems Naval Ships, said: “This
is a proud day for the Royal Navy of Oman as it takes ownership of the
third Khareef Class corvette, which has been completed to the highest
standard. Her sister ships in Oman have already proven themselves to
be incredibly capable, which is testament to the teamwork and dedication
of all those involved in this project from the Royal Navy of Oman and
BAE Systems.” Portsmouth’s iconic Spinnaker Tower also joined the colourful celebrations by lighting up in Oman’s national colours. |
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 Khareef class Corvette Picture: BAE System |
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AL RASIKH will now sail to Devonport where her crew will complete a
training programme with the Royal Navy, which will be supported by BAE
Systems. She will then depart on her 3,000 mile voyage to Oman to join
sister ships, AL SHAMIKH and AL RAHMANI. The first two ships in the Khareef Class will begin their final sea acceptance trials in Oman this summer during which they will demonstrate their ability to perform in high temperatures. The Khareef Class corvettes are equipped to defend against both surface and air threats with stealth features to operate undetected, an innovative hull design and electric propulsion to provide exceptional manoeuvrability. The ship is capable of undertaking a range of operations including coastal patrols, disaster relief, search and rescue, and deterrence operations. Link to Khareef class corvette technical datasheet |