NRP D Joao II Multifunctional Naval Platform Portuguese Navy

Portuguese Navy / Marinha Portuguesa
NRP D. João II
(Plataforma Naval Multifuncional - PNM / Multifunctional Naval Platform)

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Ship's data + Specifications:

Builder: Damen Shipyards Group, Netherlands
Namesake: Dom João II (John II King of Portugal)

STATUS:
Ordered: November 24, 2023
Laid down: 2024 ?
Launched:
Commissioned:

Technical Data:
Displacement: 7000 tons
Length: 107.6 meters (353 feet)
Beam: 20 meters (65 ft 7 in)
Draft: ?
Speed: 15 knots (28 km/h)
Range: ?
Complement: 50

Propulsion:
2 x diesel engines
2 Azimuth thrusters

Armament:
?

Aviation:
94 meter flight deck for helicopter and UAV's

Systems:
?

NRP D. João II, also known as the Multifunctional Naval Platform, will be a multipurpose ship for the Portuguese Navy, capable of carrying out surveillance operations, oceanographic research, environmental and meteorological monitoring, as well as emergency evacuation missions.

The contract for the construction of this ship was signed on 24 November 2023 with Damen Shipyards, and it is expected to enter active service in the second half of 2026.

Design:
The design of the Multifunctional Naval Platform (PNM) was made by Damen based on the requirements laid down by the Portuguese Navy. The ship will have a total length of 107.6 metres (353 ft 0 in), and will function as an aerial, land and underwater drone carrier, increasing its ocean research and monitoring capacity. To perform marine ecology monitoring and oceanic research and surveillance, the ship will be equipped with laboratories and have accommodation for scientific personnel. When it comes to naval support the ship will have a 94x11 meters flight deck and hangers that can host unmanned aerial vehicles and helicopters. Furthermore, the PNM has a stern ramp for unmanned underwater vehicles and unmanned surface vehicles.

General characteristics:
94 metre runway for unmanned aerial vehicle;
Deck for landing heavy helicopter such as the Portuguese Air Force AgustaWestland AW101s;
1 hangar capable of holding a helicopter;
1 hangar/workshop for unmanned aerial vehicles (drones);
Catapult for launching drones;
Capacity for 18 military light utility vehicles / 18 containers or 10 speedboats;
Lower hangar with cranes and rails for handling containers;
Capacity to transport 4 speedboats;
Side door for vehicle entry;
Crane with a capacity of 30 tonnes;
Ramp for disembarking boats;
Side hangar for operating a remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) with a cargo lift;
Area to receive 100 people/military personnel with accommodation and toilets;
Capacity for 42 scientists;
In an emergency situation, it can accommodate a further 200 people in the lower hangar;
Laboratories;
A Role 2 NATO hospital;
Accommodations for its garrison.

sources: wikipedia + Damen

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Dom João II

John II of Portugal (March 3, 1455 - October 25, 1495), called the Perfect Prince (Portuguese: o Príncipe Perfeito), was King of Portugal from 1481 until his death in 1495, and also for a brief time in 1477. He is known for re-establishing the power of the Portuguese monarchy, reinvigorating the Portuguese economy, and renewing his country's exploration of Africa and Asia.

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