PAMNG contract signed between DGAMPA and Socarenam-Mauric consortium
On December 5, 2024, the French Directorate General for Maritime Affairs, Fisheries and Aquaculture (DGAMPA) officially awarded the SOCARENAM-MAURIC consortium the contract for the design and construction of the PAMNG (Patrouilleur des Affaires Maritimes Nouvelle Génération), a Maritime Affairs Patrol Vessel with Reduced Environmental Footprint. This order is part of a dual strategic approach: modernizing the fleet dedicated to the control and surveillance system (DCS) and the commitment towards environmental exemplarity of DGAMPA vessels.
Major environmental innovation: wind-assisted propulsion
The new patrol vessel features an innovative wind-assisted propulsion solution, specifically designed to significantly reduce fuel consumption and atmospheric exhaust gas emissions. This technology, combined with diesel-electric hybrid propulsion and IMO TIER III compliant engines, positions this vessel at the forefront of maritime ecological transition.
In addition to its wind-assisted and advanced hybrid propulsion, the patrol vessel incorporates several technological innovations: a hull optimized through computational fluid dynamics, enhanced insulation with optimized energy management, photovoltaic panels, and an active trim control system.
An offshore patrol vessel with optimized performance
With a length of 54 metres, this offshore patrol vessel is designed for extended 12-day missions with a crew of 20 persons. It is equipped with two launch and recovery systems for 6.50-metre fast semi-rigid inflatable boats capable to intercept at a speed up to 35 kts, essential for its offshore missions. The vessel’s design with a steel hull and an aluminium superstructure places paramount importance on seakeeping and crew comfort, notably through the integration of an anti-roll stabilisation combining active fins and passive free surface tank, ensuring optimal operability in all sea states. Her propulsion configuration allows a maximum speed of 17 kts and a range exceeding 3,600 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 12 kts.
A project demonstrating French industrial excellence
Construction will be carried out entirely at Socarenam’s shipyard in Boulogne-Sur-Mer, with delivery scheduled for the second half of 2027. This project contributes to maintaining and developing the French naval industry, creating jobs and sustaining specialized skills in a context of high tension.
Key features
Crew and Capacity
- Crew : 16 persons
- Special Personnel : 4 persons
- Autonomy : 12 days
- Activity : Up to 200 days at sea per year
Technical Specifications
- Length: 53.70 m
- Construction: Steel hull, aluminium superstructure
- Propulsion: Diesel-electric hybrid system with wind assisted propulsion
- Maximum speed: 17 kts
- Endurance: 3,600 nm at 12 kts
- Nautical equipment: 2 semi-rigid boats of 6.50m (speed: 35 kts)
Operating Area
- Primary: Bay of Biscay
- Offshore capability for extended missions
Main Missions
- Protection of national interests
- Maritime fisheries surveillance and control
- Environmental regulations compliance
- Pollution and navigation monitoring
- Assistance to persons
- Public service missions and representation of French Maritime Affairs Administration
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