RNZN's Rotoiti Inshore Patrol Vessel (photo :Scoop)Australian shipbuilding and engineering group Tenix Defence has started final detailed design work for the seven new ships - one Multi-Role Vessel (MRV), two Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) and four Inshore Patrol Vessels (IPVs) - being acquired by the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) under Project Protector.
Tenix was selected as prime contractor in April 2004 and the New Zealand Ministry of Defence awarded it a contract worth around NZ$500 million (US$326 million) on 29 July. Manufacturing is due to start in early 2005 and the new vessels are expected to enter service over the next three years.
(Jane’s)
Tenix was selected as prime contractor in April 2004 and the New Zealand Ministry of Defence awarded it a contract worth around NZ$500 million (US$326 million) on 29 July. Manufacturing is due to start in early 2005 and the new vessels are expected to enter service over the next three years.
(Jane’s)
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