First sea trials for the Oostende, the first mine countermeasures vessel in the Belgian-Dutch rMCM programme
The Oostende, the first of the series of mine countermeasures vessels in the Belgian-Dutch rMCM programme, intended for the Belgian Navy, began its first sea trials campaign from Concarneau on 17 July 2024. The aim is to implement and sea-test the vessel's performance before its delivery in summer 2025.