Finland’s Border Guard is to replace two patrol vessels with advanced, multi-purpose ships by the end of 2026.

“The new vessels will also serve as command bases for other vessels, helicpopters, rescue swimmers, divers, and, when necessary, other public security authorities during joint operations,” ABB says. “With them, the ability to carry out mass evacuations will grow to more than 400 people and the capacity to collect spilled oil will approximately double from the present level