uniquely specialised project team from its wide partner network, based on the individual project needs.
According to the company, this approach allows RMC to eliminate all non-value adding elements while retaining excellent flexibility. At the same time, all partners are fully committed to the project’ s success from the very beginning all the way up to vessel delivery, with RMC acting as the project manager.
DEFENCE DEAL
“ The Finnish Defence Forces trust our know-how regarding the construction of new naval combat vessels and this is a big and significant step for RMC,” says Heikki Pöntynen, CEO of RMC.
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80 suppliers responded to the request.
The latest proof of the effectiveness of the concept was received in September 2016, as it was announced that Rauma Marine Constructions will build four vessels capable of operating in ice conditions for the Finnish Defence Forces.
Under its‘ Squadron 2020’ agenda, the Logistics Command of the Finnish Defence Forces will ensure – in cooperation with RMC – its shipyard capacity, security of supply and other building prerequisites for combat vessels. Originally, more than 80 domestic and international suppliers responded to the request for information regarding Squadron 2020.
While nothing beyond a letter of intent has materialised yet, it is known that Squadron 2020 vessels are constructed for homeland defense purposes and the detailed composition of the combat system will be clarified as planning goes forward. According to Heikki Pöntynen, CEO of RMC, the impact on jobs should be considerable, too.
“ The Finnish Defence Forces trust our know-how regarding the construction of new naval combat vessels and this is a big and significant step for RMC. If the project is realised, the impact on job creation in Rauma will be extensive and long-term,” says Pöntynen.
DANISH FERRY IN THE WORKS
Previously, in June 2016, the news came in that RMC had been awarded with a contract to build a 158-metre long passenger-car vessel for the Danish ferry operator Mols-Linien. The order’ s market value is around 68 million euros, making it the
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