title: QENS Damsah (F102)
text: # QENS Damsah (F102)
  
  Damsah (F102) is the second ship of the Doha-class corvettes built for the Qatari Emiri Navy.
  
  ## Development
  
  Fincantieri showcased for the first time the multi-role air defence corvettes for the Qatari Emiri Navy during DIMDEX 2018. In August 2017, Qatar officially announced for the order of the 4 ships of the class after signing the contract in June 2016.
  
  They are able to operate high speed boats such as rigid-hulled inflatable boats with the help of lateral cranes and hauling ramps. All four of the Doha class will serve as the backbone of the Qatari Emiri Navy.
  
  ## Construction and career
  
  Damsah was launched on 13 February 2021 at Fincantieri shipyard in Muggiano, Italy.
  
  