April 6, 2021 NAUTIC Africa, the Paarden Eiland based shipbuilder (a subsisary of Paramount Maritime Holdings) has launched its new flagship 35m Sentinel vessel, the second of the new enhanced class. NAUTIC Africa, the Paarden Eiland based shipbuilder (a subsisary of Paramount Maritime Holdings) has launched its new flagship 35m Sentinel vessel, the second of the new enhanced class. Following the successful completion of sea trials, the multi-purpose vessel is destined for the Gulf of Guinea where it will be utilised for International Oil Company (IOC)-related assignments as well as escourt patrols for larger vessels that have experienced an escalation of pirate attacks within 200 nm of the W African coastline.