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France's OCEA Partners with Philippines for Coast Guard Vessels

1/21/2026

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OCEA, the France-based shipbuilder, plans its first Asia shipbuilding venture by partnering with a Philippine entity under a France-backed patrol boat program for the Philippine Coast Guard.
French Ambassador to Manila Marie Fontanel said discussions are underway on a financial agreement with French private banks and the Philippine government.
The project would build 20 aluminium-hulled coastguard cutters locally, with 20 more to be constructed in France.

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OCEA, the France-based shipbuilder, plans its first Asia shipbuilding venture by partnering with a Philippine entity under a France-backed patrol boat program for the Philippine Coast Guard.
French Ambassador to Manila Marie Fontanel said discussions are underway on a financial agreement with French private banks and the Philippine government.
The project would build 20 aluminium-hulled coastguard cutters locally, with 20 more to be constructed in France.