Arsenal do Alfeite explained
Arsenal do Alfeite, SA is a company with an area of 36 hectares of implantation included in the Lisbon Naval Base. It is mainly dedicated to satisfying the needs of shipbuilding, maintenance, modernization and repair of the Portuguese Navy, other NATO and commercial navies, using advanced technologies, namely in the areas of electronics, optronics, armament, mechanics and electrical engineering.[1] Alfeite's arsenal has already built more than 150 boats.[2] Arsenal do Alfeite has a close relationship with Royal Moroccan Navy, repairing and modernizing ships since 2012.[3] [4]
Installations
Arsenal do Alfeite SA facilities have a quality management system, certified according to the ISO 9001:2008 standard, and a set of testing and calibration laboratories accredited by the Portuguese Institute of Accreditation, according to the NP EN ISO/IEC standard 17025. Of note is its capacity for studies and projects for new vessels, modifications and conversions, as well as consultancy and the provision of specialized industrial services.
Arsenal do Alfeite includes:[5]
- 35 technological areas for building and repairing ships;
- 672meters of mooring pier;
- 3 inclined planes of 150m, 120m and 53m, respectively;
- 1 floating dock 60m long and 12m wide;
- 1 dry dock 138m long and 18m wide;
- 1 Crane 40.0 tons x 20m - Dockable Pier 1;
- 1 Crane 3 tons x 20m - Dockable Pier / Floating Dock;
- 1 Crane 12 tons x 20m - Inclined Plan 1;
- 1 Crane 5.0 tons x 27m - Dry Dock.
Repairs and constructions
Repairs and overhauls
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Constructions
- Bolina-class;
- Vigilante-class;[13]
- Andrómeda-class;
- Levante-class;
- NRP Schultz Xavier;
- Bombarda landing craft-class
Weapons repair
Arsenal do Alfeite can repair and replace the following weapons:[14] [15]
Notes and References
- Web site: Arsenal do Alfeite – Estaleiro de Construção, Reparação e Manutenção Naval, Engenharia e Manutenção Industrial. 2021-09-23. www.arsenal-alfeite.pt.
- Web site: Arsenal do Alfeite – Estaleiro de Construção, Reparação e Manutenção Naval, Engenharia e Manutenção Industrial. 2021-09-23. www.arsenal-alfeite.pt.
- Web site: Arsenal recebe este ano mais três navios de Marrocos. 2021-09-24. www.dn.pt. pt.
- Web site: Infodefensa.com. Revista Defensa. Portugal afianza sus opciones para suministrar a la Armada marroquí. 2021-09-24. Infodefensa. es.
- Web site: Arsenal do Alfeite – Estaleiro de Construção, Reparação e Manutenção Naval, Engenharia e Manutenção Industrial. 2021-09-23. www.arsenal-alfeite.pt.
- Web site: Ferreira. João Palma. 2019-06-22. Arsenal do Alfeite já está a reparar submarinos alemães do Thyssen Krupp. 2021-09-24. O Jornal Económico. pt-PT.
- Web site: MEKO 200 class-frigate during repairs at Arsenal do Alfeite. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210924110536/https://www.transportesenegocios.pt/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Alfeite.jpg . 2021-09-24 .
- Web site: João Coutinho-class during repairs at Arsenal do Alfeite. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210201200756/https://www.setubal.pcp.pt/images/artigos/arsenaldoalfeire.jpg . 2021-02-01 .
- Web site: Viana do Castelo-class during repairs at Arsenal do Alfeite. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210924110539/https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/TgaZ2sOOla5HWiQpck1fCfN9kUxFzC6JbcOw0-pqz24AaUr3sc6Q5Pa3iCV1HCBJM7tXuzBsLfSGfh13pbt2w7u4UZYkMpeuq3We . 2021-09-24 .
- Web site: Tejo-class during repairs at Arsenal do Alfeite. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210924110549/https://www.abrilabril.pt/sites/default/files/styles/node_aberto_vp768/public/assets/img/6375.jpg?itok=hNaJBGpE . 2021-09-24 .
- Web site: Marinha Real de Marrocos recebe Navio Patrulha totalmente renovado no Arsenal do Alfeite. 2021-09-24. Portal da Defesa na Internet. pt-PT.
- Web site: Stawart-class ship during repairs at Arsenal do Alfeite. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210924110536/https://static.globalnoticias.pt/dn/image.jpg?brand=DN&type=generate&guid=c104802d-7223-4c77-b6ea-15422a866986 . 2021-09-24 .
- Web site: Arsenal do Alfeite. Vai o histórico estaleiro recuperar ou afundar-se de vez?. 2021-09-24. www.dn.pt. pt.
- Web site: Mecânica de Armamento. 2021-09-23. www.arsenal-alfeite.pt.
- Web site: Torpedos Mísseis e Minas. 2021-09-23. www.arsenal-alfeite.pt.