First vessel of Belgian-Dutch rMCM program conducts sea trials

Oostende, the first of the series of mine countermeasures vessels in the BelgianDutch rMCM program, intended for the Belgian Navy, began its first sea trials.

As informed, the sea trials commenced from Concarneau on July 17, 2024. The goal is to implement and sea-test the vessel’s performance before its delivery in summer 2025.

The rMCM program is being led by Belgium Naval & Robotics, a consortium formed by Naval Group and Exail, and involves Kership (a joint...