SubSea Craft, Skaramangas Shipyards forge ties on advanced naval engineering platforms

British maritime platform provider SubSea Craft (SSC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Greece’s Skaramangas Shipyards for the production and servicing of SubSea Craft’s advanced naval engineering platforms, including VICTA vessel.

As informed, under the agreement, the two companies will also work on the development of a maritime innovation center in Greece. According to the partners, the agreement represents a significant step in Greece’s defense modernization journey and will drive significant opportunities for strengthened bilateral collaboration with the UK.

The VICTA vessel is an innovative platform designed for special forces operations in coastal areas. Capable of reaching speeds up to 40 knots and covering distances of up to 250 nautical miles, it can also travel underwater for up to 30 miles. Additionally, it is equipped with stealth technology.

VICTA combines advanced design, precision engineering, and a future-ready digital control system, to ensure adaptability to evolving mission needs. Its numerous capabilities and automatic navigation systems allow the VICTA to effectively handle a wide range of challenging mission scenarios. These features can be utilized in both defense and civil protection, as well as to counter asymmetric threats, according to SSC.

The complex production requirements for such an advanced vessel will be developed through a partnership between the two companies in Skaramangas. One key benefit of this agreement is the strengthening of Skaramangas Shipyards’ technological capabilities through the transfer of knowledge, the partners noted.

Furthermore, the maritime innovation center will support the development of autonomous and unmanned vessels for defense purposes.

Additionally, the center will create jobs and serve as a gateway for European research funds. By offering Greek researchers and engineers the opportunity to develop and maintain future generations of these platforms, it will significantly bolster domestic capabilities. The center will also play a crucial role in supporting the bilateral Greek-British defense cooperation agreement signed last year.

Finally, the innovation center will be able to participate in applications for European funds and submit proposals to the newly established Hellenic Center for Defense Innovation, led by Minister of National Defense Nikos Dendias.

“Partnering with Skaramangas Shipyards is a pivotal step for SubSea Craft’s presence in Greece. Skaramangas Shipyards is the ideal location for the production and maintenance of such advanced vessels, while the innovation center will enhance the operational capabilities of the Hellenic Navy and its allies. We are excited to contribute to the modernization of Greek defense and look forward to furthering our cooperation with Skaramangas Shipyards,” Camilla Martin, CEO of SSC, said.

“The creation of the maritime innovation center aligns with George Prokopios’ vision to transform Skaramangas Shipyards into not only a productive facility but also a technologically advanced one. This collaboration will open new avenues for us to explore autonomous, unmanned vessels—technologies that are increasingly vital on the modern battlefield. Through this partnership, we are expanding our capabilities in submarine construction and servicing,” Miltiadis Varvitsiotis, CEO of Skaramangas Shipyards, added.

British technology firm SubSea Craft is developing new solutions to address the evolving challenges of modern maritime operations. The company specializes in creating innovative platforms with enhanced protection, designed for use in surface, subsea, and unmanned sectors.

In addition to VICTA, SubSea Craft is advancing autonomous capabilities with platforms such as MARS, an advanced unmanned surface vehicle (USV), which is currently undergoing operational testing in collaboration with AUKUS partners.