Upgraded HMS Vinga Handed Over to Swedish Defence Materiel Administration
Released on Monday, November 17, 2008
HMS Vinga was handed over by the Swedish Defence Matériel Administration (FMV) to the Swedish Armed Forces at an official ceremony in Karlskrona. The modernisation of the vessel has received high praise, both from the crew and from Rear Admiral Anders Grenstad, Inspector General of the Royal Swedish Navy. “We already have a significant international reputation in the mine clearance sector, which is one of our specialities. Several countries speak of our skills in this area. This latest proof will enhance our reputation still further,” states Anders Grenstad, with considerable satisfaction.
“The service life of this series of MCMVs, built in the 1980s, will now be extended at least another twenty years. We may even implement a further life extension programme,” stated Gunnar Holmgren, director of FMV, during the ceremony.
The upgrade carried out by the Kockums team has been comprehensive. This ‘Koster’ series of vessels has now been upgraded with an onboard air defence system. The vessels are also being equipped with combat management systems and new ROVs that can be deployed for mine clearance.
“It is naturally always satisfying to see our products finally handed over to the end-user, and it is a very special feeling to be able to participate in a ceremony of this kind,” says Pär Lilja, project manager at Kockums.
HMS Vinga is nevertheless returning to the quayside to have her interior water-mist fire extinguishing system installed. The system is being installed by a Finnish supplier. A number of aspects also remain to be completed by Kockums.
Source: Mine clearance a speciality
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