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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Russia uses warships to protect its shadow fleet
Russia has started using warships to escort shadow fleet tankers in the Gulf of Finland for the first time. Source: Moscow Times Quote: "Russia has always had a military presence in the region... What is new is that Russia is now protecting tankers belonging to its shadow fleet in the narrow waters of the Gulf of Finland. This has involved military escort operations and the presence of armed forces," said Finnish Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen. Details: The Finnish Navy confirmed the increase in military traffic in the region. Häkkänen stressed that he did not consider this a direct threat to Finland but noted: "But it's clear that Russia is strengthening its military capabilities and remains an aggressive and dangerous neighbour to all of Europe." On 13 May, Estonia attempted to stop the Jaguar tanker, which belongs to the Kremlin's shadow fleet. In response, Russia launched a Su-35 fighter jet that violated NATO airspace to escort the vessel to the port of Primorsk. Background: On 19 May, the Russian authorities released the Green Admire tanker, which had been detained in Russian territorial waters on 18 May after leaving the port of Sillamäe, Estonia, with a shale oil cargo. The French Navy deployed the 101-metre-long reconnaissance vessel Dupuy de Lome to the Baltic Sea for the first time to intercept radio signals related to Russian activities. Estonia decided not to use the route that passes through Russian territorial waters any more after Russia detained the Green Admire oil tanker. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Business Wire
21-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Rauma Marine Constructions: The First Multi-Purpose Corvette Built at Rauma Shipyard Has Been Launched
RAUMA, Finland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The first multi-purpose corvette built for the Finnish Navy's pivotal Squadron 2020 project was launched at Rauma shipyard on Wednesday 21 May 2025. This is a significant milestone and an indication of RMC's ability to successfully realise demanding building projects. RMC's capability is based on excellent engineering expertise, capable project management and a commitment to delivering complex and high-quality vessels. Share The Squadron 2020 project is proceeding on schedule. The building pace will accelerate as work on the second and subsequent multi-purpose corvettes progresses. The direct employment impact of the Squadron project in Finland is equivalent to more than 3,600 person-years. 'We have increased the capacity of Rauma shipyard purposefully while strategically implementing significant investments in the shipyard area. Rauma shipyard is now in peak condition', says Mika Nieminen, CEO of RMC. RMC's capability is based on excellent engineering expertise, capable project management and a commitment to delivering complex and high-quality vessels. The ability to build different types of ships from high-efficiency commercial vessels to warships and icebreakers designed for extreme conditions emphasises RMC's extensive technical expertise and adaptability. 'The newly launched vessel is a strong indication of the close and goal-oriented co-operation between the Finnish Government, the Finnish Defence Forces, the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Institute, the Finnish Navy, Rauma Marine Constructions, Saab and all our industrial partners', states Timo Ståhlhammar, Project Director of RMC's Squadron Project. RMC will be building a total of four Pohjanmaa-class multi-purpose corvettes for the Finnish Navy. The Pohjanmaa class is one of the most capable vessel types operating in the Baltic Sea region. They are designed to operate year-round in all Baltic Sea conditions. Significant investments have been made in Rauma shipyard throughout the 2020s to strengthen the shipyard's shipbuilding infrastructure and independent production capacity. The closed multi-purpose hall designed for the construction of the multi-purpose corvettes ensures good working conditions, high quality results and the implementation of the required safety measures. In addition, investments have been made in steel production, a launching barge and heavy transfer ramps. 'The building of these corvettes will advance the shipbuilding industry and technological know-how in Finland. RMC is ready to utilise the capabilities acquired through the Squadron 2020 project both in Finland and internationally', says Mika Nieminen, CEO of RMC. Key dimensions of the multi-purpose corvettes: Length: 117 m Beam: 16.5 m Draught: 5 m Crew: 70 Link to photos and videos.
Associated Press
21-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Rauma Marine Constructions: The First Multi-Purpose Corvette Built at Rauma Shipyard Has Been Launched
RAUMA, Finland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 21, 2025-- The first multi-purpose corvette built for the Finnish Navy's pivotal Squadron 2020 project was launched at Rauma shipyard on Wednesday 21 May 2025. This is a significant milestone and an indication of RMC's ability to successfully realise demanding building projects. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: The first multi-purpose corvette built for the Finnish Navy's pivotal Squadron 2020 project was launched at Rauma shipyard in Finland on Wednesday 21 May 2025. Photo by Rauma Marine Constructions. The Squadron 2020 project is proceeding on schedule. The building pace will accelerate as work on the second and subsequent multi-purpose corvettes progresses. The direct employment impact of the Squadron project in Finland is equivalent to more than 3,600 person-years. 'We have increased the capacity of Rauma shipyard purposefully while strategically implementing significant investments in the shipyard area. Rauma shipyard is now in peak condition', says Mika Nieminen, CEO of RMC. RMC's capability is based on excellent engineering expertise, capable project management and a commitment to delivering complex and high-quality vessels. The ability to build different types of ships from high-efficiency commercial vessels to warships and icebreakers designed for extreme conditions emphasises RMC's extensive technical expertise and adaptability. 'The newly launched vessel is a strong indication of the close and goal-oriented co-operation between the Finnish Government, the Finnish Defence Forces, the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Institute, the Finnish Navy, Rauma Marine Constructions, Saab and all our industrial partners', states Timo Ståhlhammar, Project Director of RMC's Squadron Project. RMC will be building a total of four Pohjanmaa-class multi-purpose corvettes for the Finnish Navy. The Pohjanmaa class is one of the most capable vessel types operating in the Baltic Sea region. They are designed to operate year-round in all Baltic Sea conditions. Significant investments have been made in Rauma shipyard throughout the 2020s to strengthen the shipyard's shipbuilding infrastructure and independent production capacity. The closed multi-purpose hall designed for the construction of the multi-purpose corvettes ensures good working conditions, high quality results and the implementation of the required safety measures. In addition, investments have been made in steel production, a launching barge and heavy transfer ramps. 'The building of these corvettes will advance the shipbuilding industry and technological know-how in Finland. RMC is ready to utilise the capabilities acquired through the Squadron 2020 project both in Finland and internationally', says Mika Nieminen, CEO of RMC. Beam: 16.5 m Draught: 5 m Crew: 70 Link to photos and videos. View source version on CONTACT: Media inquiries: Rauma Marine Constructions Oy Hanna-Kaisa Koskinen [email protected] KEYWORD: EUROPE UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MILITARY OTHER CONSTRUCTION & PROPERTY COMMERCIAL BUILDING & REAL ESTATE OTHER TRANSPORT CONSTRUCTION & PROPERTY STEEL MARITIME ENGINEERING TRANSPORT GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY OTHER DEFENSE CONTRACTS LOGISTICS/SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT MANUFACTURING DEFENSE FINANCE SOURCE: Rauma Marine Constructions Oy Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 05/21/2025 09:51 AM/DISC: 05/21/2025 09:51 AM
