Keel laying of second Pohjanmaa-class corvette initiated at Rauma shipyard

The second multi-purpose corvette in the Squadron 2020 project had her keel laid last week at Finland's Rauma Shipyard.

The production of the second corvette was started eight weeks ahead of schedule to ensure a sufficiently long production period as well as to utilise the experience gained with the first vessel.

RMC is building a total of four multi-purpose corvettes of the Pohjanmaa class to the Finnish Navy. The vessels are designed for year-round operation in all conditions encountered in the Baltic Sea.

The hull of the first vessel was completed in December 2024 and at present she is being readied for launching. The production of the second vessel began in October 2024.

Owing to new investments, the shipyard can now build vessels in enclosed interior facilities protected from the elements. The facilities also now meet NATO's safety-classified requirements.

Alongside the production of the corvettes, the shipyard is currently finishing the second car and passenger ferry ordered by Spirit of Tasmania.