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Nov- 2023 -

1 November

Sea

The new Nigerian Navy offshore patrol vessel, P203, is seen in a shipyard in Istanbul, Turkey. A rope of balloons decorate its deck's perimeter and a sign that says "LAUNCHING CEREMONY OF NIGERIAN ARMY HE 76M OFFSHORE PATROL VESSEL NO. 1 (P203)" is seen erected on the ground. The ship's grey hull has the name P203 painted in black, on the left.

Juster Domingo

Turkish Shipyard Launches Nigerian Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel

Turkey's Dearsan Shipyard has launched the first of two offshore patrol vessels constructed for the Nigerian Navy.

Oct- 2023 -

23 October

Sea

Joe Saballa

Australia Declares Arafura-Class Patrol Vessel ‘Project of Concern’

Australia has labeled its Arafura-class offshore patrol vessels a “defense project of concern” following delivery and sustainment support delays.

17 October

Sea

ADV Cape Pillar, Australia's newest Evolved Cape-Class Patrol Boat, is seen docked in a pier. Its hull is colored grey, with the numbers "319" painted in white on the side of the bow.

Juster Domingo

Australian Navy Commissions Newest Cape-Class Patrol Boat

Shipbuilding contractor Austal has delivered ADV Cape Pillar, the Royal Australian Navy's sixth Evolved Cape-Class Patrol Boat.

Sep- 2023 -

27 September

Sea

Turkey's new offshore patrol vessels, AKHİSAR ( P-1220) and KOÇHİSAR (P-1221) are seen on a dock, with P-1220 already on the water and P-1221 on the ready for launch. Dock workers can be seen on the ground, by the side of P-1221. Both ships are adorned with wreaths and flags of Turkey.

Juster Domingo

Turkey Hands Corvette to Pakistan, Launches Two OPVs

Turkey handed over a Babur-class corvette to Pakistan and launched two brand-new Hisar-class offshore patrol vehicles for its own navy.

15 September

Americas

BRP Valentin Diaz and BRP Ladislao Diwa are seen docked in the Philippine Navy Headquarters' pier. The two Cyclone-class patrol ships were previously known as the US Navy's USS Monsoon and USS Chinook before they were decommissioned and transferred to the Philippine Navy.

Juster Domingo

US Sends Last Two Cyclone-Class Patrol Ships to Philippines

The US Navy has transferred the last two of its Cyclone-class patrol ships to the Philippine Navy.

Aug- 2023 -

2 August

Sea

An Italian Navy visit, board, search and seizure team returns to the Italian Navy offshore patrol vessel ITS Comandante Foscari after completing inspections aboard the Military Sealift Command container and roll-on/roll-off ship USNS LCPL Roy H. Wheat during the at sea portion of exercise Phoenix Express 2010. PE-10 is a two-week exercise designed to strengthen maritime partnership and enhance stability in the region through increased interoperability and cooperation among partners from Africa, Europe and United States.

Rojoef Manuel

Leonardo, Fincantieri to Construct Three Offshore Patrol Vessels for Italian Navy

Leonardo and Fincantieri’s Orizzonte Sistemi Navali has secured a $1-billion contract to develop three offshore patrol vessels for the Italian Navy.

Jun- 2023 -

6 June

Sea

Joe Saballa

Canada Unveils ‘Vigilance’ Next-Gen Offshore Patrol Vessel

Canadian naval engineering firm Vard Marine unveiled its new offshore patrol vessel during the CANSEC 2023 security trade show in Ottawa.

1 June

Sea

Rojoef Manuel

MetalCraft to Build Third-Gen Interceptor Cutter Craft for US Coast Guard

The US Coast Guard has awarded MetalCraft Marine a $31 million contract to develop third-generation Long-Range Interceptor cutter vessels.

May- 2023 -

29 May

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Patria to Supply NEMO Mortar Systems for Future Swedish Artillery Vessels

Patria will deliver mortar systems to Swede Ship Marine to support Sweden’s amphibious force modernization.

23 May

Sea

Rojoef Manuel

UK Awards $400M in Maintenance Contracts for Royal Navy River-Class Patrol Fleet

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded contracts to extend maintenance support for the Royal Navy’s River-class offshore patrol vessels.

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