The Materials and Procurement Agency (FMI) of the Danish Ministry of Defense has signed a contract to purchase a vessel for monitoring critical underwater infrastructure.
According to a press release translated by the website Naval News, the contract is for the acquisition of a vessel from Danish Navigare Capital Partners A/S and is part of a naval plan under the 2024-2033 Defense Agreement.
This agreement has decided that Denmark’s ability to protect critical underwater infrastructure, such as energy production facilities, cables, and pipelines, must be strengthened.
The new vessel, called Norwind Helm, is an operational service vessel and is being purchased as a civilian ship. Small adaptations will be made to allow it to carry and operate drones and underwater sensors, as well as carry out military operations.
“I am very pleased to sign the purchase of this ship. The security situation remains serious, and it is therefore important that Denmark strengthens its maritime surveillance capabilities,” said Claus Lundholm Andersen, Head of the FMI Fleet Program.
“With this vessel, the Navy will have a modern platform with development potential, which will be an important tool to enhance surveillance and deal with incidents beneath the surface of the sea.”
The delivery of the vessel is estimated for 2026, when adaptation work and personnel training will begin. The acquisition is financed both through the current defense agreement and with funds from Denmark’s Acceleration Fund.
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