PES- PROGRAM - GHENOVA

Location:  Cartagena de Indias, COLOMBIA

Client:    Colombian Navy

Final Client: Colombian Navy

Development: 2018

Vessel Type: Light Frigate

Narrative description of the project:

The PES Project or Strategic Surface Platform is one of the most interesting for the naval defense industry due to its scope and impact in economic, technological and defense terms. The acquisition of the PES is part of the Navy's “Force Planning 2030" plan, which aims to strengthen the institution's control over Colombia's coasts by establishing an integrated coastal surveillance radar system. The new frigates (8) will replace the Navy's existing FS 1500 Almirante Padilla class ships, which are scheduled for retirement in 2024/2025.

GHENOVA scope of works:

Consultancy for Technical Definition of PES program

Functional requirements analysis

Pay-load analysis

Trade-off studies

Reference design:

Platform concept design

Propulsion system concept design

Electrical plant concept design

Main auxiliary systems concept design

Mission-critical systems concept design

Knowledge transfer (naval standard & rules, seakeeping, vulnerability, modularity..)