Vosper Private Limited Singapore has been awarded a S$25-million (about $12 million) by the Oman Ministry of Defence for the supply of five naval craft and support services. Four of the craft are to be Vosper 25-meter fast patrol craft that will be deployed on surveillance duties in Oman's territorial waters, including the Straits of Hormuz. The craft are specifically equipped for long-range cruising at maximum fuel efficiency.
The fifth craft, a 30-meter ramped landing craft, is designed for transportation of armored fighting vehicles and/or general cargo, including fuel and freshwater supplies. The principal feature of the design of the craft is its ability to beach in strong surf and operate along a coastline exposed to the Indian Ocean.