The Norwegian Navy’s Skjold Class missile fast patrol boat Storm was spotted outbound in the Sound this morning.
Launched in November 2006 and started sea trials in January 2008, with an air-cushioned catamaran hull, waterjet propulsion, high speed and manoeuvrability.
The Norwegian Government approved the construction of five Skjold Class vessels in June 2002 with Storm (P961), Skudd (P962), Steil (P963, launched January 2008), Glimt (P964) and Gnist (P965).
Storm was designed for littoral warfare, and working in shallow waters denied to other vessels, and armed with strike and anti-ship missiles, and a gun, for deployment against aircraft and other ships.
