Thailand-based shipbuilder Marsun Public Company has held a steel-cutting ceremony marking the commencement of construction for four new landing craft mechanized (LCM) vessels ordered by the Ministry of Defence of the Sultanate of Oman.
As disclosed, the ceremony took place on April 25, 2025. The agreement between Marsun and the Ministry of Defence of Oman was signed on December 10, 2024.
The contract covers the design, construction, and delivery of four advanced landing craft mechanized vessels aimed at significantly enhancing the operational capabilities of the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO).
This initiative is part of Oman’s broader military modernization program aimed at enhancing national security and maritime capabilities.
Additionally, this project includes a localization program designed to promote technology transfer, skill development, and self-sufficiency within Oman’s defense sector.
Founded in 1980, Marsun Public Company has successfully delivered over 355 vessels globally, including fast assault boats, high-speed patrol boats, fast attack missile craft, landing craft utility (LCU), patrol gunboats, crew boats for offshore oil and gas exploration, crew transfer vessels for offshore wind farms, tugboats, sailing yachts and many more.