Senegal; Navy to receive OPV 58 S  vessels from France

According to a PR published by Piriou on April 16, 2024, the Piriou Group delivers the third and final Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) 58 S, named CAYOR, to the Senegalese Armed Forces in Concarneau, France. The delivery ceremony saw the presence of dignitaries including His Excellency El Hadji Magatte Seye, the Ambassador of Senegal to France, and Admiral Abdou Sene, Chief of Staff of the Senegalese Navy.

Second Senegalese OPV 58S floated out - defenceWeb

This vessel measures 62.2 meters in length, with a beam of 9.5 meters, a draft of 2.9 meters, and an air draft of 22 meters. It has a displacement of approximately 650 tons. Powered by two MAN 175D diesel engines, it generates 2 × 2,220 kW and achieves speeds up to 21 knots (approximately 39 km/h).

The ship can accommodate 24 passengers and is equipped with two fast boats and two 20-foot containers for operational flexibility. Its military features include two anti-ship missile launchers for Marte MK2/N missiles, one Simbad-RC missile launcher, a 76 mm gun, two 20 mm cannons, and two 12.7 mm machine guns. It also integrates the POLARIS combat management.

Senegal; Navy to receive OPV 58 S  vessels from France

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