SCHOTTEL to Propel Portuguese Navy’s Multi-Purpose Support Ship

[By: SCHOTTEL]

SCHOTTEL has been awarded a significant contract to supply two EcoPeller SRE 560 and one TransverseThruster STT 3 FP for a Multi-Purpose Support Ship (MPSS) for the Portuguese Navy. The innovative new ship design for modern defense and security purposes has been developed by Dutch Damen Shipyards Group based on a new concept and specific requirements
of the Portuguese Navy. The state-of-the-art vessel, to be named “NRP Dom João II”, will be capable of deploying unmanned drones and helicopters. In addition to maritime safety and naval support operations, its primary tasks will include oceanic research, search and rescue and emergency relief.

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