TSAMTO, February 3. Fincantieri has announced the transfer to the command of the Qatar Navy of the head patrol ship of the coastal zone OPV (Offshore Patrol Vessel), (Q-61) (P 61) "Musherib" (Musherib).
The event took place at the company in Mugiano (La Spezia).
As reported by TSAMTO, on June 16, 2016, within the framework of bilateral intergovernmental agreements between Italy and Qatar, Fincantieri and MBDA signed contracts with the command of the Qatari Navy for the supply of warships and weapons systems for them in the amount of about 5 billion. euro. Fincantieri's share in the contract is about 4 billion. euro. The Italian Leonardo group will supply artillery systems, radar systems and electronics for the ships.
Under the terms of the contract, Fincantieri is to build 7 new-generation surface ships, including four corvettes, one amphibious helicopter dock ship (LPD - Landing Platform Dock), two OPV coastal patrol vessels (Offshore Patrol Vessel), as well as provide related services. All ships must be built at the Italian shipyard Fincantieri within 6 years, starting in 2018. The agreement also includes servicing of all ships in Qatar for 10 years after delivery.
The lead corvette, Al-Zubarah, was delivered to the customer in October 2021. Currently, all corvettes are under construction.
The cutting of steel for the construction of the OPV (Offshore Patrol Vessel) lead patrol ship, Musherib, began in February 2019. It was launched on September 18, 2020.
The ceremony of technical launching of the second patrol ship, (P 62) "Sherauh" (Sheraouh), took place on June 5, 2021. At the same time, the company in Riva Trigoso began cutting steel for an amphibious helicopter dock ship (LPD - Landing Platform Dock).
The patrol ship is designed in accordance with the RINAMIL standards for high-speed patrol vessels FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel). It is designed to perform various tasks, from reconnaissance to participation in combat operations.
The length of the ship is 63.8 m, width - 9.2 m, displacement - 725 tons, crew - 38 people. The ship is equipped with a main power plant, which includes four diesel engines, and can reach a maximum speed of 30 knots, with a crew of 38 people. The cruising range is 1,500 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 15 knots, the autonomy is 7 days. Armament includes a 76-mm Super Rapid AU, four MM40 "Exocet" Block anti-ship missiles.3, eight VL MICA SAM missiles and two 30-mm DUMV Marlin WS of the Leonardo group. An inflatable boat with a rigid hull RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat) can be placed on board.
