Shipbuilding is Full Speed Ahead at RMC in Finland

For Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC), the year has had a strong start. Today, a significant milestone was reached in the Squadron 2020 project with the start of production of the fourth multi-purpose corvette and the keel-laying of the third one. This also means that all four multi-purpose corvettes of Pohjanmaa class -- ships that measure 117 x 16.5m with a 5m draft and a crew of 70 -- are now simultaneously under construction at the RMC shipyard. Moreover, preparations are in full swing for the production of the two icebreakers ordered by the United States at the end of 2025.

The year 2026 is expected to be particularly interesting and significant for the Rauma shipyard. Today, a unique landmark was achieved with a steel cutting ceremony that launched the production of the fourth multi-purpose corvette for the Finnish Navy. The event coincided with the keel-laying of the third corvette whose production started last August. The second multi-purpose corvette under construction is nearing the completion of hull works, while the first corvette, which was launched in May 2025, has reached the outfitting stage.

"We are very pleased to now have all the multi-purpose corvettes of Pohjanmaa class under construction at the