VIKING to Build Seven High-Speed Patrol Vessels for Hellenic Coast Guard
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- Nval TodayVIKING to build seven patrol vessels for Hellenic Coast Guard
- Portal PortuarioViking gana contrato de USD 26,8 millones para construir siete patrulleras para Guardia Costera Griega
- jornal portuarioViking gana contrato de USD 26,8 millones para construir siete patrulleras para Guardia Costera Griega
VIKING Life-Saving Equipment, through its Greek subsidiary VIKING Life-Saving Equipment Hellas, signed a contract with the Hellenic Coast Guard for the construction of seven new high-speed patrol vessels. The agreement was signed on November 9, 2026, at a ceremony held at the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy in Athens, with Greek Minister Vassilis Kikilias signing on behalf of the government.
Discrepancies in reported contract value
Naval Today put the contract's value at 23.8 million euros, while Portal Portuario and Jornal Portuario reported it at USD 26.8 million. The contract also includes an option to acquire up to seven additional vessels of the same type.
Technical specifications
The seven units are VIKING Norsafe Magnar 1950 model vessels, with an overall length of 21.29 meters, capable of reaching speeds of at least 50 knots and a range of more than 320 nautical miles. Each vessel will operate with a crew of six and will be able to carry at least 30 additional people, equipped with navigation and communication systems for operations in Greek waters.
Local construction and financing
The patrol vessels will be built entirely in Greece, one of five countries where VIKING has manufacturing facilities, as part of its commitment to the local shipbuilding industry. The acquisition is financed through Greece's Public Investment Program, under the co-financed Fisheries, Aquaculture and the Sea 2021-2027 program, with deliveries to begin within six to twelve months on a staggered basis.
Intended uses and statements
The vessels will be used for maritime surveillance, border protection, fisheries control, and search and rescue operations. John Georgiadis, Director of Defense and Professional Sector Tenders and Projects at VIKING, highlighted the trust placed in the company by the Ministry and the Coast Guard, while Heidi Bjerge Nüsser, Vice President of Defense, Wind Energy and Aviation at the company, noted that the contract expands the range of vessels they supply to the Coast Guard. Minister Kikilias described the acquisition as a step toward facilitating the work of Coast Guard personnel in the face of current and future challenges.
