The crafts measure 50.76m in length, 9.53m in width and feature a draft of 2.10m. Credit: © DEARSAN.

Dearsan Shipyard has started the construction for two 50m Guided Missile Fast Attack Crafts intended for the Qatar Navy. 

In March this year, at the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition, the Qatari Emiri Navy and Dearsan Shipyard signed a contract for the design and construction of the 50m Fast Attack Crafts. 

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The latest keel laying ceremony was attended by Qatar Navy commander Major General Abdullah Hassan Al Sulaiti, and other delegates.  

These crafts, measuring 50.76m in length and 9.53m in width, feature a draft of 2.10m, can reach speeds up to 36 knots, and have a range of 1000 nautical miles.  

Designed for operation in the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea, their primary functions include surface and air defence warfare, asymmetric warfare, and electronic warfare in and around Qatar’s territorial waters.  

These are equipped with surface-guided missiles and a 40mm cannon, anti-air guided missiles, and 12.7mm stabilised and manual machine guns. 

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Secondary roles encompass patrolling, anti-piracy, and search and rescue missions.  

Dearsan Shipyard stated in its LinkedIn post that: “The DEARSAN-designed Qatar 50 m Guided Missile Fast Attack Craft Ships Project will be advanced technology ships that will significantly increase the naval capabilities of the Qatar Navy.” 

The announcement comes after Dearsan Shipyard in Turkey officially begun the construction of two high-endurance offshore patrol vessels (HE OPVs) for the Nigerian Navy in 2022. 

The milestone was celebrated with a keel-laying ceremony at the shipyard in September. 

The 76m-long OPVs were officially recognised by Nigeria Defence Minister Bashir Salihi Magashi, and the Naval Staff chief Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo.