On March 12, following a tender procedure, the Ministry of Defence of the Netherlands and Damen Shipyards Group signed a contract for the delivery of three Damen Stan Patrol (SPa) 5009 vessels
On March 12, following a tender procedure, the Ministry of Defence of the Netherlands and Damen Shipyards Group signed a contract for the delivery of three Damen Stan Patrol (SPa) 5009 vessels for the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard. The new vessels will replace three Damen SPa 4100 vessels that have been in operation for over 25 years.
The Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard is a joint effort comprising the constituent countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the region. The coast guard will operate the SPa 5009 vessels, which are expected to be delivered in early 2029, for maritime surveillance, detection, and assistance at sea, such as police duties, border patrol and search and rescue (SAR) operations.
Damen delivered the current SPa 4100 vessels, Jaguar, Panter and Poema to the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard in the 1990s. Replacing the aging vessels with new tonnage will provide the coast guard with the capability for increasingly efficient operations and reduced maintenance requirements.
Additionally, at 50 meters in length, the SPa 5009 is over 7 meters longer than the predecessor vessels. This additional length will allow the vessels to operate with more comfort in higher sea states and for longer periods.
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