ADSB press release
Abu Dhabi Shipbuilding (“ADSB”) is pleased to announce the commencement of the production of the Falaj3 Class Fast Patrol Vessels with a Steel Cutting Ceremony at ADSB Yard for the First of Class (FOC) vessel held on 21st December 2022. This milestone represents the successful completion of the design phase and confirms the capability of ADSB and its determination to continue to be a regional leader in military shipbuilding and a strategic partner to the UAE Ministry of Defence.
ADSB was awarded the contract to build four Falaj 3 Class Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) for the UAE Navy in 2021. With its partners and with invaluable support from the UAE Navy, it has successfully completed the design phase of the project on schedule. The Falaj 3 Class of FPVs is a complex high-speed warship with state-of-the-art sensors and combat systems and will be a significant addition to the UAE Navy’s capability.
– End –
About Falaj 3 project:
In May 2021, ADSB was awarded an AED 3.5 billion (~$950 million) contract by the UAE Ministry of Defense and the UAE Navy to build four Falaj 3-class offshore patrol vessels (OPVs). This is the largest order the company has ever received. ASDB contracted Singapore’s ST Engineering Company for the basic, detailed and production design of the vessels. In addition, technical support will be provided for the construction of the first ship of the class.
The United Arab Emirates Navy will receive four Falaj 3-class OPVs as part of the project. The 60-meter vessels will be based on the Fearless-class patrol boats from ST Engineering. The Falaj 3 features a design that reduces radar cross-section, infrared signature and acoustic signatures to provide a stealthy profile at sea.
According to the company’s brochure, the Falaj 3 OPVs will be powered by 4 high-performance engines that will use 4 propellers to reach speeds of more than 26 knots. The ships will have 4 generators capable of producing 1.2 megawatts of power. The Falaj 3 class vessels will be equipped with an integrated platform management system that will allow all platform systems to be monitored and controlled from a single point. They also feature a wide range of safety and firefighting equipment, as well as a rigid-hull inflatable boat.
Specifications:
- Overall Length: 60M
- Beam: 9.5M
- Draught: 2.6M to 3.4M
- Displacement (Full): ~641 Tonnes
- Max Speed 26 knots
- Range at 16 knots: 2000NM
- Crew: 39 persons
