The construction of boats were held at ARES Shipyard’s facilities in Antalya. The production process took 20 months. Delegations and state officials from both countries, along with Directors and Representatives from ENM KOREA and the Iraqi Ministry of Defence, supervised each stage of construction.
The TPYE 55 SAT Coast Guard Boats stand out in their class with their aluminium hull, a top speed of 30 knots, and the capacity to transport a 12-member Special Operations Team with their full equipment and specialized gear to the operation zone. They are also equipped with remotely controlled weapon systems and ballistic protection to ensure self-defence against close-range threats, safeguarding the vessel and cargo.
Beyond their primary operational concept, these boats are designed to execute missions such as asymmetric warfare, territorial water control, and coordinated joint operations. The TYPE 55 SAT Boats have commenced patrol duties in the UM Qaser/Iraq region.
ARES Shipyard’s CEO, Oğuzhan Pehlivanlı, expressed pride in achieving the first-ever export to Iraq in the history of the Republic of Türkiye through their partnership with ENM KOREA. He stated: “With this project, we have once again demonstrated ARES Shipyard’s 19 years of engineering and shipbuilding expertise. The TYPE 55 SAT Boats, produced with cutting-edge technology and outstanding capabilities, stand out as the best in their class.”
