UNIFIED MARITIME FORCES ORDER MILITARY VESSELS FROM THE SICRA Sea Serpent Strategic Nuclear Attack Submarine from the SICR’s Imperial Navy, one of the types of vessels ordered by the NDUMF. As part of the ‘Great Military Expansion’, last evening, the High Commandant announced the order of one Sea Serpent Strategic Nuclear Attack Submarine, two Wolf Class Attack Submarines, and two Hanyue Mark II Replenishment Oilers from Cobalt Ampithere Shipbuilding GLC of the SICR. As stated by the Supreme Commandant, “The purchase of these ships was to increase the submarine strength of our mostly surface vessel navy.”
The move has recieved positive reception from Derusmians and Chinese alike. The High Commandant also commented, saying “These ships will allow us to not only increase the might of our navy, but will allow us to strengthen the alliance between New Derusmians and the Chinese.”
The first Replenishment Oilers will be arriving towards the end of next year, with the Wolf Class and Sea Serpent submarines arriving mid to late next year for trials and integration. Imperial Seamen will also be visiting to train New Derusmian seamen in operating the said vessels.
The High Commandant also noted plans on ordering more vessels from CASC once integration was finalised. There are also plans to christen the first Sea Serpant Submarine as the NDDS Jinduming, in honour of the SICR’s Emperor-Admiral.
NDDS ERIKA AND SISTER SHIPS BEGIN COASTAL PATROLSThe NDDS Erika and her Sister Ships, Monika, Joselina, and Merlinda, in formation. This morning, the newly named Light Corvette NDDS Erika left the Central Coast Defence Center to begin her first patrol run of the Southern Derusmian coast. The Maritime Commandant was onboard the Erika when he commented: “The purchase of the former Aquaitaine Light Corvettes allowed us to free up some of our own ships for seperate, overseas operations. This was definitely a good move.”
The NDDS Erika’s sister ships, NDDS Monika, NDDS Joselina, and NDDS Merlinda, will begin coastal patrols over the coming week. This news comes following a decision by the NDUMF to purchase four of Aquaitaine’s Waverunner Corvettes.
CONSTRUCTION OF MÆRSK METRIA AND SISTER SHIP MÆRSK EREJEN COMPLETEDThe MV Mærsk Metria and MV Mærsk Erejen before launch in Ardem Harbour. Today, Mærsk CEO Skoren Skou announced the completion of the first Metria Class container ships, the MV Mærsk Metria and MV Mærsk Erejen. Successor to the Concordia Class, these brand-new ships are “far larger, far more efficient, and most importantly, have less of an impact on the environment.”, said Skou when questioned about the new ships. “They are the flagships of the Mærsk fleet, and will continue to largely contribute to the economy for as long as they live.” The Metria Class is designed to be 399 meters long and almost 60 meters wide, making the class the 5th biggest container ships in the world. “We’re going to be building 20 more of these beautiful vessels in the next few years. This is just the beginning.”
The ships are now undergoing testing close to the coast, allowing for a spectacular view of the gargantuan vessels from the nation’s beaches. The MV Mærsk Metria will be the first to go into service, when it will go on a maiden ‘around the world’ trip, carrying a valuable cargo of rare metals. The route is as follows:
[1]Lungsod City; Quintelia, Koduuma, Sinsu, Port Huohai; the SICR, Gaia; Lodja, Bakkermaya, Paracambi, Port Monsoon; Floodwater, Ashinxao; Rokkenjima, Williamshaven; Tytor, and back to New Derusmia.