On April 2nd year 2012, 12:00 there was a ceremony held in Liepaja on second of patrol ship “Cesis” delivery, which was ordered by Latvian Naval Forces to build by Rigas Kuģu Būvētava (RKB). “Cesis” is the scond SWATH (Small Water Area Twin Hull) type military ship out of five, which are built for needs of Naval Forces. The ship will not only be used for naval needs, but also for civilian targets – human search and rescue in the sea. The Patrol ship building is fulfilled according to Contract as of 21st of December of year 2007 concluded between Ministry of Defence and RKB on building and delivery of five patrol ships. The Contract is foresees, that Ministry of Defence will receive all five of the patrol ships till year 2014.
Patrolships have names given: Skrunda, Cēsis, Viesīte, Jelgava and Rēzekne, which were the the most important freedom fight places in Latvias historical regions.
Latvian Minister of Defence Artis Pabriks, General Juris Zeibārts deputy chief of Latvian Naval forces, Marine Captain Rimants Štrimaitis the Commander of Marine force flotilla, Chairman of the Board of Rīgas kuģu būvētava Vasilijs Meļņiks and other officials will take part in this formal ceremony.