ADSB Joins Forces with OSI Maritime Systems to Equip RABDAN FA-400 with Navigational Systems

EDGE Group entity Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) a regional leader in the design, construction, repair, maintenance, refit, and conversion of naval and commercial vessels, signed a strategic partnership with OSI Maritime Systems (OSI), a leading provider of integrated navigation and tactical solutions.

The strategic agreement was signed by David Massey, CEO of ADSB, and Jim Hawkins, Director of Business Development at OSI, at the EURONAVAL 2024 Exhibition, being held in Paris until 8 November.

David Massey, CEO of ADSB said: “ADSB’s agreement with OSI equips the RABDAN FA-400 with cutting-edge navigational systems, reinforcing our drive to build highly competitive vessels and equip our fleet for the demands of today’s maritime landscape. Partnerships like these advance ADSB’s objective of establishing UAE-made vessels that integrate world-class systems, showcasing our commitment to excellence on a global scale."

Ken Kirkpatrick, President and CEO of OSI Maritime said: “Integrating OSI’s advanced navigation technology into ADSB’s RABDAN FA-400 will significantly elevate its operational capabilities across diverse warfare domains. We look forward to positioning this vessel at the cutting edge of modern maritime defence solutions.”

The RABDAN FA-400 is ADSB’s newest fast attack vessel, boasting 45-metres in length and designed to perform a range of territorial and coastal duties. The collaboration aims to integrate OSI Maritime’s Integrated Navigation Bridge System into the existing warship systems and enhance naval operations across multiple warfare domains.

The RABDAN FA-400, newly equipped with OSI’s navigational systems is set for presentation at the Naval Defence Exhibition & Conference (NAVDEX), which will be held in Abu Dhabi from 17-21 February 2025.