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Naval
Industry News - France, Morocco |
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Royal
Moroccan Navy Ordered a 50 Meters LCT Landing Craft Tank from PIRIOU
Shipyard |
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French
Shipyard PIRIOU based in Concarneau (Brittany) has just won
a contract with the Royal Moroccan Navy for a 50 meters LCT (Landing
Craft Tank) which will be operated in the coastal waters of Morocco.
This new unit will be built in France with delivery expected in mid-2016. |
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 Royal
Moroccan Navy future 50 meters LCT designed and built by PIRIOU. Image:
PIRIOU |
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The
contract also includes training in Concarneau for the first crew (for
both operation of the vessel and maintenance training). Pascal Piriou, CEO of the group, said: "This first contract with the Royal Moroccan Navy is not only a great honor but also the confirmation of our breakthrough in the field of defense and State Action at Sea. It is especially a first step in Morocco, a country where our expertise and our civilian and military products, will find, I hope, opportunities." |
 This
LCT will be specifically designed to produce and store fresh water thanks
to its capability to embark reverse osmosis flexible tanks on deck. Image:
PIRIOU |
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Designed
by PIRIOU ENGINEERING the 50 meters LCT is based on a proven civilian
version which PIRIOU already built in several units. The LCT is designed
for the transportation vehicles, various cargo as well as for the supply
of water and diesel. It is fitted with two cranes and a door at the bow
for "roll on roll off" (RORO) as well as on beach or on dock. PIRIOU 50 meters LCT main charactristics: Overall length:.49,90 m Breadth: 11,00 m Deadweight: 300 tons Surface deck cargo: 200 m² Fresh water capacity on board: 35 m³ Fresh water capacity cargo (boxes): 35 m³ Fresh water capacity freight (flexible tanks): 70 m³ Fuel capacity: 42 m³ Crew: 22 people Speed: 10 knots Propulsion: 2 x 492 kilowatts Generators: 2 x 150 kVA Specific equipment: 2 cranes of 3.4 tons at 9.80 meters Click here to learn more about PIRIOU shipyard |
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