The French Navy frigate Prairial arrives at Tien Sa Port on November 14. (Photo by A Nui)
Commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Wallerand Faivre D’Arcier, the vessel was welcomed by representatives of the Danang Department of Foreign Affairs, Military Region 5, Naval Region 3, Coast Guard Region 2 and the Ministry of National Defence’s Department of External Relations.
During the visit, the ship’s officers will pay courtesy calls on the Danang People’s Committee, Military Region 5 and Naval Region 3. The crew will also join professional exchanges and sports activities with the Vietnamese Navy and Coast Guard, and visit local cultural sites.
The vessel are welcomed by representatives Danang Department of Foreign Affairs. (Photo by A Nui)
The Prairial is 93.5 metres long, 14 metres wide and has a displacement of nearly 3,000 tonnes. It is equipped with naval guns and a helicopter deck at the stern.
In April last year, the French frigate Vendemiaire, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Sebastien Drouelle and carrying 98 personnel, also visited Tien Sa Port during a stop in Danang.
