Greece awards €23.8 million contract for new Coast Guard patrol boats
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What happened
The Maritime and Insular Policy Minister signed a €23.8 million contract for the Hellenic Coast Guard. The contract covers the procurement of seven new MAGNAR 1950-class high-speed patrol boats. These vessels will be built in Greece by Viking Life-Saving Equipment Hellas, and the contract includes an option to procure seven additional boats.
From en.ce.cn
Why it matters
The contract is noted as an investment in Greek industry, expertise, and workers. The new vessels will enhance the Coast Guard’s operational capabilities for monitoring maritime borders, combating illegal activities, and conducting search and rescue operations.
From en.ce.cn
Who's involved
- GreeceThe sovereign state receiving the defense procurement contract.
- New DemocracyThe political party of the Minister who signed the procurement contract.
- Hellenic Armed ForcesThe military force receiving the new high-speed patrol boats.
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The entities involved
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Greece
country in Southeast Europe
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