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2 New Patrol Vessels Expected By Year’s End

November 18 2016

Jamaica

The Jamaica Defense Force has just awarded Damen Shipyards a contract for two new patrol vessels, reports the shipbuilder, which is headquartered in the Netherlands.

The new patrol ships will replace the Jamaican coast guard's three Cornwall-class vessels, the company said in a release on Thursday.

Both vessels were in stock and will be able to be delivered by the end of the year, said Damen. They are currently undergoing minor modifications.

The new craft will be named...

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