Jan 09, 2020

The ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (tk MS) has placed and order with Maritime Partner in Norway for two work/safety/support boat to be used in conjunction with the future submarine project between the Royal Norwegian Navy and the industry group.

The 12 meter daughter craft and 7 meter FRC (fast rescue craft) will be station onboard tk MS own support vessel that is dedicated to the submarine program and will be delivered in the spring 2020.

The Alusafe 1200 will be a multi role craft and will be used be used on wide number of tasks including rescue (man over board), personnel transfer, assist the submarines maneuvering in port, towing duties, testing program (both retrieving equipment and acting as relay station).

Alusafe 1200 is a concept built on expertise Maritime Partner has acquired through over 20 years of delivering similar vessels to offshore operations and rescue services. This new modular range is designed in close co-operation with Hareide Design Mil and is a modular and flexible design suitable for numerous tasks and uses.

The Alusafe 700 is a high speed craft mainly used for rescue and lighter work duties. Both craft are built in aluminium and fitted with inboard diesel engines and waterjet and suitable for high speed in rough seas. Both craft will be delivered with corresponding davit systems from Macgregor.

The contract for these boats are a part of the industry collaboration between Germany and Norway for the submarine project that includes both the submarines and missiles. The collaboration will include education, training, operation, maintenance and support for the new submarines, and it will be the second biggest defense program in Norway after the new the Airforce’s F35 acquisitions.

Maritime Partner designs and build a range of boats from 5 to 25 meter. Primarily high speed mono-hulled vessels for offshore rescue and workboats, SAR, Patrol, Tourism and other types of boats for commercial and governmental users. Boats are built in aluminium and originates from Norway. More than 2000 boats have been delivered over the last 25 years.

For more information, please contact:

Arne Dybvik

Director Marketing & Sales

Maritime Partner

+47 91 61 22 09

arne@maritime-partner.com
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