Following
a 4-year acquisition programme, the Government of Trinidad and Tobago
has agreed to purchase twelve vessels for the Trinidad and Tobago Defence
Force from Damen Shipyards. The Signing Ceremony, which took place at
the Ministry of National Security, Temple Court 1 Building, was attended
by Permanent Secretary Carl A. Francison behalf of the Ministry of National
Security andDamen Sales Director AmericasSander van Oord. |
Trinidad
and Tobago has ordered a complete package of vessels with the aim of
enhancing the country’s maritime security and of establishing
the foundations of a Maritime Security Wall; thereby creating and sustaining
an effective presence in all tiers of Trinidad and Tobago’s maritime
domain.
The order includes:
Four Damen Stan Patrol 5009 Coastal Patrol Vessels:
• 51 metres long, 9 metres wide
• Speeds in excess of 28 knots
• Range exceeds 2500 nautical miles
• Equipped with an advanced surveillance system
• Deploys an on-board 11metres interceptor plus a short-range
7.5metres Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB)
• Uses a unique Sea-Axe design to dramatically enhance seakeeping
in rough waters
• These vessels will patrol coastal waters andarealso capable
of operating in Trinidad and Tobago’s Exclusive Economic Zone
Two Damen Fast Crew Supply 5009 Utility Vessels:
• 54 metres long, 10 metres wide
• Speeds in excess of 20 knots
• Range exceeds 3000 nautical miles
• These vessels can be used for a variety of roles: support of
interceptor operations, disaster relief, search and rescue, as well
as limited coastal patrol
Six Damen Interceptor DI 1102 Interceptors:
• 11 metres long, 2 metres wide
• Speeds in excess of 53 knots
• Interceptors are capable of being embarked on and deployed from
the SPas and FCS acting as a force multiplier
Since 1927, Damen has built a significant number of high quality vessels
for civil and military purposes. Such vessels are in service with the
Coast Guards of the United States, Canada, Mexico, Bahamas, Jamaica,
Barbados and the Netherlands among others.
Mr Van Oord, said: “Damen is a company that prides itself on the
quality and performance of the ships we build. We are delighted to welcome
the Government of Trinidad & Tobago to our family and will strive
to deliver this package on time and within budget. These are the hallmarks
of Damen that have helped us become market leader in the Caribbean.” |
