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French frigate in visit in Constanta harbor
The French frigate “JEAN BART” is in visit between April 4 and 8, 2006 in Constanta harbor.
The program consists in receiving at the Navy Operational Command, and by the local public authorities and visits to different Romanian Navy institutions, lay of wreaths at the Monument of the WW I French Heroes (Central Graveyard) and cultural and sport activities in Constanta and the sea-side resorts.
The French frigate visit in Constanta harbor will end by a type PASSEX exercise in common with the Romanian frigates “REGELE FERDINAND” and “REGINA MARIA”.
A press conference on the French frigate board will occur Tuesday, April 4, at 14.30 hours.
“JEAN BART” frigate, commanded by Commander Pascal Ausseur, is the OLIVER HAZARD PERRY class and a crew consisting in 236 soldiers and 29 officers. Technical characteristics: long- 139 m; width – 15 m draught –6.5m; displacement – 4000 tdw.
“REGINA MARIA” and “REGELE FERDINAND” frigates, are commanded by Commanders Costel Tataru and Sorin Learsschi. Technical characteristics: displacement – 4900 tdw; long – 148.2m; width – 14.75m; maximum speed – 30 knots; maximum draught –4.6m; number of bridges –7; autonomy – 4500 maritime miles.
Navy Staff