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 Government of Ukraine gave its green light for the procurement of 20 FPB 98 patrol vessels made by French shipyard OCEA.

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.