Workboat developed for the Swedish Armed Forces under 15-year contract
Nimbus Group, together with Svekon, has received approval from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the workboat MSMB 200 after the successful completion of sea trials. The Sea Acceptance Test approval represents the successful culmination of the project’s final milestone.
Nimbus Group and Svekon signed an agreement with FMV in September 2024 covering the development and manufacture of a smaller workboat for the Swedish Armed Forces. The agreement has a total value of up to SEK 400 million for Nimbus Group over a 15-year period and includes options for additional boat deliveries and spare parts.
Following the approval of the sea trials, delivery of pre-series boats will commence. These vessels will undergo unit testing by the end user, the Swedish Armed Forces, with full production planned to begin in connection with the testing phase.
MSMB 200, Mindre Snabbgående Motorbåt Typ 200 (Small High‑Speed Motorboat Type 200), is highly robust and seaworthy. The boat is built in aluminium, measures 11.2 meters in length, and is equipped with a powerful inboard engine. It has the capacity to transport two crew members and eight passengers with equipment. Nimbus Group won the contract for MSMB 200 together with Svensk Konstruktionstjänst, and the agreement was signed with FMV. MSMB 200 is based on the fully welded aluminium constructions developed by Nimbus Group’s brand Alukin. The MSMB 200 project is a successful example of how existing civilian products can be quickly adapted for use within governmental and defense organisations.
“MSMB 200 is built on our existing expertise in advanced product development and paves the way for expanding our business within the growing market for various types of work boats. The segment is very interesting because it offers long‑term contracts and large production runs and is not nearly as sensitive to temporary economic fluctuations. Nimbus Group intends to further explore the considerable opportunities in this area,” says Johan Inden, CEO of Nimbus Group.
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