Malaysian company Northern Shipyard has finished construction of four Manta Mk II fast patrol craft for the Nigerian Navy, after receiving a contract from Suncraft International for the boats.
Northern Shipyard was contracted by Singapore’s Suncraft International to build the boats in February 2020 and completed the vessels in late December, Bernama reports.
Northern Shipyard managing director Ooi Cheng Choon told the publication that the vessels were expected to be delivered to Lagos, Nigeria, in January.
The shipyard held a launching ceremony on 21 December in Langkawi. Northern Shipyard manager Masmawi Ishak said the contract was worth RM32 million ($8 million).
The Suncraft International Manta Mk II is powered by two 1 200 hp diesel engines, giving a top speed of between 45 and 50 knots. The vessel features ballistic protection, can carry a crew of six and has a range of 250 nautical miles at 35 knots.