Damen and Oman's Ministry of Defence have recently named the Royal Navy of Oman's new flagship, the sail training clipper 'Shabab Oman II', at a ceremony at Damen's Schelde Naval Shipbuilding facility.
According to Damen, the 87-metre steel-hulled vessel is a three-mast, full square rigger built to resemble the iconic tea clippers of the nineteenth century but integrating modern-day technology and comfort.
Featuring a fully unfurled sail area of 2,700m2, the vessel can accommodate 34 navy recruits plus a 58-strong crew.
The 'Shabab Oman II' will replace a vessel of the same name, fulfilling its training role while acting as a roving emissary promoting Oman's established maritime tradition.