Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) has begun producing the fourth Pohjanmaa-class multi-purpose corvette for the Finnish Navy, with all four vessels now under construction at its shipyard in Finland.
The shipbuilder also laid the keel of the third on the same day, marking a significant phase in the Squadron 2020 project.
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In August last year, RMC along with its subsidiary RMC Defence commenced the construction of the third Pohjanmaa-class multi-role corvette for the Finnish Navy.
The first corvette is currently in the outfitting stage after its launch in May 2025, while hull work on the second is nearing completion.
In addition to its work for the Finnish Navy, RMC is preparing to commence production of two icebreakers for the US, with manufacturing scheduled to start in 2026 following the order at the end of 2025.
RMC CEO and president Mika Nieminen said: “We are very pleased to now have all the multi-purpose corvettes of Pohjanmaa-class under construction at the Rauma Shipyard.
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By GlobalData“We have industrialised our procedures and construction processes to meet the requirements of our clients’ demanding projects. This is reflected in the progress we have made in the basic shipbuilding activities, in other words, hull construction.”
The icebreaker and corvette projects are proceeding concurrently, with delivery of the icebreakers set for 2028.
The activities tied to the €1.23bn ($1.36bn) Squadron 2020 project are projected to create approximately 3,600 person-years of direct employment in Finland.
They will replace seven ageing vessels of the Finnish Navy.
For the two US-ordered icebreakers, RMC expects a direct employment impact of about 2,000 person-years and a total impact of around 5,000 person-years.
Investments by RMC in steel production and skill development have contributed to increased operational capacity for both domestic and international projects.
Designed for year-round deployment across the Baltic Sea region, the Pohjanmaa-class corvettes will operate in ice and shallow waters with ice-strengthened hulls. A contemporary propulsion system is intended to provide high speed and reduce underwater noise.
Each vessel will feature a stern flight deck to accommodate a helicopter or several UAVs, along with an onboard helicopter hangar.
The corvettes are 117 metres (m) long, have a beam of 16.5m and a draught of 5m, with a displacement of 3,900 tonnes.
They will be crewed by 70 personnel and can accommodate up to 120 people.
