The maritime action ship Furor, built in Ferrol, successfully completes the sea tests 20 miles from the coast

The new BAM P46 of Navantia Ferrol ("maritime action ship") was launched in Ferrol last August and baptized in early September, without a show, without a public... a few days ago he succeeded in completing the sea tests about 20 miles from the Ferrolan coast..."This is the ninth day of tests, after having carried out about four days at the end of September of the platform, of the propulsion and control of the ship and four others in the first week of November of the combat system", explained Manuel Bermudez de Castro, maximum responsible for the evidence department of Navantia Ferrol.

The BAM are characterized by modern ships with advanced technology, of moderate size, high performance, great mission versatility, high level of interaction with other Navy ships and at a reduced cost of acquisition and life cycle. They shall incorporate all measures on MARPOL environmental regulations, such as the new propellant, auxiliary and emergency engines, as well as the TAR waste water treatment plant.It will also bring improvements aimed at reducing weight, new equipment, the adequacy for a higher endowment and the implementation of the updated rules on prevention and operational safety. Its main missions are:

Protection and escort of other vessels
Maritime traffic control
Control and neutralization of terrorist and piracy actions
Operations against drug trafficking and human trafficking
Sea rescue and rescue operations
Crisis support and humanitarian aid
Control of fishing legislation
Control of environmental and anti-pollution legislation