SHABAB OMAN

The Shabab Oman was designed by Dykstra Naval Architects, Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Her keel was laid in March 2013. She was built by Damen Shipyards, Galaţi, Romania and launched on 2 December 2013. The IMO Number 9662715 was allocated.

In January 2014, she was towed to Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding, Vlissingen, Netherlands for fitting out, including the fitting of her masts, the tallest of which will measure 50 metres (160 ft).

She is due to enter service with the Royal Navy of Oman in August 2014. Shabab Oman will replace the current RNOV Shabab Oman when she enters service.

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Highlights about this Shabab Oman model ship:

•    This model ship is entirely  handmade by skilled and experienced craftsmen, using the plank on frame construction method
•    No kits are use
•    Anchors, guns, decorations, and other intricate details sculpted of metal
•    Meticulously sewn sails, keep shape and do not wrinkle
•    Use high-quality wood such as rosewood, ebony, black wood, mahogany wood…. all will go through processing step pre-construction.
•    This Shabab Oman model ships are build according to scale through original plans, drawings and paintings as well as actual photographs ensures the highest possible accuracy.