FMM contracted to build two additional RB-Ms for Jordan

Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) has been awarded a contract for two additional Response Boats–Medium (RB-Ms) vessels by the U.S. Coast Guard, Fincantieri said in a press release.
 
The two boats are part of a Foreign Military Sale to The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Delivery is scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2017. This award brings the total number of RB-M’s to 176 built by Team RB-M, originally formed by FMM and Kvichak Marine. FMM will act as the Prime Contractor and Program Manager. The new boats will be upgraded for the Jordanian Navy’s specific mission requirements and the challenging operational environment. These two vessels will be constructed by Vigor in one of its Seattle, Washington Facilities.  
 
“Fincantieri Marinette Marine and Vigor take great pride in supplying the RB-M. The vessel’s proven track record, performance, and flexibility make it an excellent platform for near shore security,” said Jan Allman, President and CEO of Fincantieri Marinette Marine. “We look forward to continuing our strong relationship with the US Coast Guard, and developing a new partnership with Jordan.”

About Fincantieri 
Fincantieri is one of the world’s largest shipbuilding groups and number one by diversification and innovation. It is leader in cruise ship design and construction and a reference player in all high-tech shipbuilding industry’s sectors, from naval to offshore vessels, from high-complexity special vessels and ferries to mega-yachts, ship repairs and conversions, systems and components production and after-sales services. Headquartered in Trieste (Italy), the Group has built more than 7,000 vessels in over 230 years of maritime history. With almost 19,000 employees, of whom more than 7,800 are in Italy, and 20 shipyards on four continents, today Fincantieri is the leading Western shipbuilder. It has among its clients the major cruise operators, the Italian and the U.S. Navy, in addition to several foreign navies, and it is partner of some of the main European defense companies within supranational programs. www.fincantieri.com  
 
About VIGOR
Vigor is a ship repair powerhouse, a specialized shipbuilder and an innovator in complex fabrication. VIGOR has ten facilities throughout the Pacific Northwest and Alaska.