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NRP D. João II

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Class overview
BuildersDamen Shipyards Galați
Operators Portuguese Navy
Built2024-present
Planned1
Building1
Portugal
NameD. João II
Ordered24 November 2023
BuilderDamen Group
Laid down3 October 2024[1]
General characteristics
TypeMulti-purpose ship
Displacement7,000 t (6,900 long tons)
Length107.6 m (353 ft 0 in)
Beam20 m (65 ft 7 in)
Propulsion2 Tier III motors
Speed15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph)
Boats & landing
craft carried
4
Capacity18 containers/ 18 vehicles or 10 semi-rigid boats
TroopsUp to 300 soldiers in emergency situation
Complement48
Aircraft carried2 × helicopters and UAVs
Aviation facilities2 × hangars

NRP D. João II, also known as the Multifunctional Naval Platform, will be a multipurpose ship for the Portuguese Navy, capable of carrying out surveillance operations, oceanographic research, environmental and meteorological monitoring, as well as emergency evacuation missions.[2] It is funded by the European Union’s Recovery and Resilience Fund (RRF) that is part of Next Generation EU.[3][4]

History

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The contract for the construction of this ship was signed on 24 November 2023 with Damen Group. Construction will be carried out at the Damen shipyard in Galați, Romania[5] and the ship is expected to enter active service in the second half of 2026.[6] The keel laying ceremony took place on 3 October 2024.[7] In October 2024 it was reported that Alewijnse had been contracted to complete the electrical installation of the ship.[8]

Design

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The design of the Multifunctional Naval Platform (PNM) was made by Damen based on the requirements laid down by the Portuguese Navy.[9] The ship will have a total length of 107.6 metres (353 ft 0 in), and will function as an aerial, land and underwater drone carrier, increasing its ocean research and monitoring capacity.[10] To perform marine ecology monitoring and oceanic research and surveillance, the ship will be equipped with laboratories and have accommodation for scientific personnel.[11][12] When it comes to naval support the ship will have a 94-by-11-metre (308 ft × 36 ft) flight deck and hangars that can host unmanned aerial vehicles and helicopters.[13][14] Furthermore, the PNM has a stern ramp for unmanned underwater vehicles and unmanned surface vehicles.[9]

General characteristics

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Damen holds joint steel cutting and keel laying ceremony for Portuguese Navy's Multi-Purpose Ship". navelnews.com. 3 October 2024.
  2. ^ Cerimónia de assinatura do contrato para a construção da Plataforma Naval Multifuncional (Gravação), 24 November 2023, retrieved 2023-11-25
  3. ^ Mariska Buitendijk (7 October 2024). "Damen lays keel and cuts steel for Portuguese Navy ship". SWZ|Maritime.
  4. ^ Mariska Buitendijk (28 October 2024). "Damen to expand ties with Portuguese shipbuilding". SWZ|Maritime.
  5. ^ Radu Dumitrescu (7 February 2024). "Damen shipyard in Romania to build drone aircraft carrier for Portuguese navy". romania-insider.com.
  6. ^ "Novo navio multifunções da Marinha vai custar 132 milhões de euros e estará pronto em 2026". www.cmjornal.pt (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-11-25.
  7. ^ "Șantierul naval Damen Galați construiește primul portavion de drone din Europa, care va intra în dotarea marinei portugheze". g4media.ro (in Romanian). 3 October 2024.
  8. ^ Mariska Buitendijk (23 October 2024). "Alewijnse lands major contract for Portuguese navy ship". SWZ|Maritime.
  9. ^ a b "Portuguese Navy signs contract with Damen Shipyards for innovative Multi-Purpose Vessel". EDR Online. 25 November 2023.
  10. ^ "Portuguese Navy signs contract with Damen Shipyards for innovative Multi-Purpose Vessel | Damen". www.damen.com. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
  11. ^ "Scheepsbouwer Damen gaat schip van ruim 100 meter bouwen voor Portugese marine". NU.nl (in Dutch). 25 November 2023.
  12. ^ "Portugal Navy aims to enter big league by unveiling drone carrier ship". Navy Recognition. 24 November 2023.
  13. ^ "Portuguese Navy signs contract with Damen for innovative Multi-Purpose Vessel". Naval News. 25 November 2023.
  14. ^ Jeremy Binnie (7 March 2024). "DIMDEX 2024: Portugal orders Damen's new 'drone carrier'". Janes.