Damen Secures Contract with Lithuanian Navy for SAR Vessel
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What happened
Damen signed a contract with the Lithuanian Navy for a Pollution Incident Response and Search and Rescue (SAR) vessel based on the Damen Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) 6711. The public procurement was organized by the Environmental Projects Management Agency under the Ministry of Environment. The new vessel will replace an existing unit and support maritime security tasks for the Lithuanian Navy.
Why it matters
The contract strengthens Lithuania’s ability to respond to maritime emergencies at sea. Damen, a Dutch shipbuilder, secured the deal to supply specialized maritime hardware to the Lithuanian Navy.
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- Damen acquired a stake in the Romanian shipyard Mangalia, leading to criticism from political figures like Ponta and USR.