Hull of the first Pohjanmaa-class corvette completed
The first multi-role corvette of the Pohjanmaa-class, being built for the Finnish Navy, has reached the "hull completed" phase at the end of 2024 and its hull assembly now finished. The protective covering, which shielded the vessel during the painting phase, was removed in early February. Outfitting of the vessel continues at Rauma Marine Constructions' (RMC) shipyard in Rauma, and the official launch will take place later this spring.
The project is progressing towards the completion of all four vessels by 2029. Construction of the first corvette began in Rauma in April 2024, followed by the start of the second vessel’s construction in October 2024. The corvettes will be commissioned in stages between 2027 and 2029.
RMC and its subsidiary RMC Defence Oy are building the Pohjanmaa-class multi-role corvettes for the Finnish Navy. The ships are designed to operate in the changing conditions of the Baltic Sea. The Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command serves as the contracting authority. The corvettes are equipped for year-round naval operations and can perform missions such as maritime attack prevention, naval mine-laying, underwater warfare, and securing maritime connections.
