Naval News has published an STM release reporting that the keel of N.R.P. Fernando Pessoa was laid at ADA Shipyard in Istanbul on 20 October 2026. The ship is the second vessel in STM’s logistics-support programme for the Portuguese Navy.

The release says construction is proceeding alongside the first ship, N.R.P. Luís de Camões. STM’s stated schedule targets launches in 2027 and delivery of both ships in 2028; these dates are plans.

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Source: Naval News · release reproduced by publisher