A stage has been passed in the ARES 35 FPB Turkish Type Boat (Fast Patrol Boat). The first Fast Patrol Boat of the "World's Largest Serial Shipbuilding Program" consisting of 122 vessels has been launched. The boat is designed within the scope of the needs of the Turkish Coast Guard Command, the Gendarmerie General Command and the General Directorate of Security.
The project was initially planned for 105 bots. With the amendment made in the contract, the total order reached 122 to purchase an additional 17 boats for the General Directorate of Security. The launch of the prototype ARES 35 FPB Control Boat was scheduled for the end of 2020. ARES Shipyard plans to deliver every two months six boats to the Coast Guard Command and, General Directorate of Security for five years. This delivery Schedule makes the acquisition world"s most extensive serial shipbuilding program.
Classification Turkish Lloyd or IACS
