UAE: Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) has commenced the next phase construction of its Baynunah-class of corvettes for the UAE Navy.
The prime contractor has moved the second vessel from the assembly hall where it will pass through its final systems outfitting in preparation for its launching sometimes later in this year. The vessel will go through intensive acceptance trials prior to final delivery to the UAE Navy.
The first vessel of the class was launched in mid 2009. The construction of four more corvettes are currently in progress at ADSB and the final delivery of all six Baynunah-class corvettes is expected to be completed by 2014.