The deal for the FCS 5009 axe-bow designs follows an order from the same company fortwo units at Damen’s Vietnam yard in July last year.

Of the latest order the first two vessels will be deliveredfrom stock and will be handed over in April with the other two to follow inJuly 2015.

Pemex will operate all four of the 50-metre boats in theGulf of Mexico, Damen said in a statement without putting a price tag on thepurchases.

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