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Ægir-class Offshore Patrol Vessel
The ''Ægir''-class offshore patrol vessel is a class of two offshore patrol vessels serving in the Icelandic Coast Guard (ICG). They participated in the two later Cod Wars. The vessels conduct patrols, search and rescue, fishery inspections, general law enforcement and counter-terrorism operations in the Icelandic exclusive economic zone and the waters of the surrounding territories, such as Greenland and Jan Mayen. Design and description The concept for the ''Ægir''-class OPV was based on the Icelandic Coast Guard experiences with ICGV ''Þór'' and . Rear Admiral Pétur Sigurðsson, commander of the ICG, set forth a requirement for a ship larger than both ''Þór'' and ''Óðinn'' and more seaworthy. The vessels were also armoured for icebreaking. Though of roughly the same design, the two ships are of different measurements. ''Ægir'' has a standard displacement of and at full load. The ship measures long with a beam of and a draught of . ''Týr'' has a standard displ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aalborg Shipyard
Aalborg Shipyard (''Danish language, Danish: Aalborg Værft A/S'') was a shipyard located in Aalborg, Denmark. Founded in 1912 by brothers Immanuel Stuhr and Peter Philip Stuhr, the shipyard was founded under the name Stuhr Engine and Ship Construction, a development of their father's business. From 1937 until the yard closed in 1988, it was owned by J. Lauritzen A/S. Ships built at Aalborg Shipyard Closure In 1988, the company was split into five separate companies: *Danyard Aalborg, part of Royal Denship *Aalborg steelworks *Aalborg Industries (Boilers) *Norks Industrial Services (NIS) *Danish Railway Club (Limfjord path). In 2005 the former yard area was cleared, the only building surviving demolition the 1912 machine shop, while the dry dock continues yacht production, leased by Danyard Aalborg. Today, the former yard is covered with new home and office developments. References Companies based in Aalborg, Shipyard Danish companies established in 1912 History of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |