Oman: Sultan Qaboos, RNO and Landing Craft Utility (LCU)note

The command of the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) is said to be looking into a project to buy a landing craft utility (LCU) in favor of the amphibious assault units. The following 284-word report sheds light on the project and tells what about the required LCU. It also tells what about the shipbuilders which are likely to be contacted on the project. [Partly reproduced in Tactical Weekly (Issue No 21/03 – January 17, 2014)]