05 November, 2018 BSAH PROGRAM: LAUNCHING OF THE FOURTH UNIT 'GARONNE’

 

'Garonne’ is the fourth and last of the series of four Offshore Support and Assistance Vessels for the French Navy and was launched in Concarneau in the presence of its captain and crew. 

This unit will be based at the home port in Brest, after its arming phase and tests.

Dedicated to support to regions and military forces, and to security, these vessels are operated by the French Navy.

 They can complete law enforcement missions from military ones such as patrol, antipiracy, special operations support, to civilian tasks such as pollution control, logistic supply, towing, assistance, search and rescue.