The Materials and Procurement Agency (IMF) of the Danish Ministry of Defense has signed a contract for the purchase of a vessel to be used in monitoring critical underwater infrastructure.
According to a press release translated by the site Naval Newsthe contract is aimed at the acquisition of a ship of the Danish Navigare Capital Partners A/S and is part of a naval plan under the Defense Agreement 2024-2033.
In this agreement it was decided to strengthen Denmark’s ability to protect critical underwater infrastructure, such as energy production facilities, cables and pipelines.
The new ship, called Norwind Helmis a vessel for construction and service operations and is purchased as a civilian vessel. Minor modifications will be made so that it can carry and operate drones and underwater sensors, as well as carry out military operations.
«I am very satisfied to be able to sign the purchase of this vessel. The security situation remains serious and therefore it is important that Denmark strengthens its maritime surveillance capabilities,” he said Claus Lundholm Andersenresponsible for the IMF fleet program.
«With this ship, the Navy will have a modern platform with development potential, which will be an important tool for increasing surveillance and incident management under the sea surface.»
Delivery of the ship is scheduled for 2026, when adaptation work and staff training will begin. The acquisition is financed both through the existing defense agreement and with funds from Denmark’s Acceleration Fund.
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