Nimbus Group has received its first order for 60 units of its MSMB 200 workboat from the Swedish Armed Forces.
The order value amounts to approximately SEK 260 million, with deliveries expected to begin in January 2027 and continue over three years.
The MSMB 200 workboat has been developed by Nimbus Group in collaboration with its partner Svensk Konstruktionstjänst, Svekon.
In 2024, Nimbus Group and Svekon won a public procurement tender for a framework agreement covering the development and manufacture of a smaller workboat for the Swedish Armed Forces.
Up to 100 boats
The maximum total order value for Nimbus Group is estimated to amount to approximately SEK 400 million over a 15‑year period and includes serial production of up to 100 boats as well as spare parts.
The order follows on from the completion of the successful completion of approved sea trials – also known as Sea Acceptance Tests (SAT).
The MSMB 200 is constructed in aluminium, measures 11 metres in length and has an inboard engine.
The craft is able to transport a crew of two and eight passengers with equipment and is based on the fully welded aluminum structures developed under Nimbus Group’s Alukin brand.
The MSMB 200 builds on our existing capabilities in advanced product development and serial production.
Johan Inden
“The MSMB 200 builds on our existing capabilities in advanced product development and serial production,” said Johan Inden, president and CEO of Nimbus Group.
“The order paves the way for expanding our business within the growing market for various types of workboats.”
And he emphasised that t workboat segment is particularly attractive to Nimbus Group as it offers long-term contracts and large production volumes and is significantly less sensitive to temporary economic fluctuations.
“Nimbus Group intends to further explore the substantial opportunities in this segment,” he added.
