The Ukrainian Ministry of Interior has selected local company Nibulon Shipbuilding to partner with French company OCEA to build locally 5 patrol ships under a transfer of technology agreement.

The French shipyard OCEA, specialized in design, building and integrated logistic support of aluminum vessels, announced on January 20th the signing of a new contract for the French Customs.

Ukraine is currently negotiating with France for the joint production of 20 FPB 98 patrol boats designed by the OCEA shipyard, the Ukrainian government officially stated on June 29.

At IMDEX Asia 2019, ST Engineering unveiled the Super Swift range of Ultra High Speed Fast Patrol Boats able to reach speeds up to 70 knots.