According to information published by the Moldovan government on July 4, 2024, Germany has strengthened Moldova’s border police capabilities with the delivery of FurSeal 485 boats produced in Ukraine.
These vessels are part of a larger equipment donation under a charitable initiative, which also included 38 off-road vehicles intended to enhance border patrol operations. The official handover ceremony featured Moldovan Interior Minister Adrian Efros, German Ambassador Margret Maria Weber, and Border Police Chief Ruslan Galushka.
The donated fleet, comprising 38 Dacia Duster vehicles and five FurSeal boats, will be distributed among various border police units. The FurSeal 485, designed and built by the Ukrainian company FurSeal, specializes in aluminum vessels.
This model, sold in Moldova by the distributor Boats Expert at approximately 16,000 euros each, includes features such as an aerator, dual consoles, and a capacity for four passengers. For the Moldovan police, these boats have been further equipped to meet their specific needs.
The FurSeal 485 boasts a welded hull made from an aluminum-magnesium alloy, ensuring durability and resilience, which are essential for maintaining secure and efficient border operations.