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French, German vessels visit Helsinki

It is specialized in sea surveillance and reconnaissance and, if necessary, the engagement of surface and land targets. A French patrol vessel FS Pluvier moored at Hernesaari port in Helsinki on Thursday while another German corvette FGS Erfurt is scheduled to arrive on Friday, said Finnish Defence Forces in a press release.

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It is specialized in sea surveillance and reconnaissance and, if necessary, the engagement of surface and land targets.

A French patrol vessel FS Pluvier moored at Hernesaari port in Helsinki on Thursday while another German corvette FGS Erfurt is scheduled to arrive on Friday, said Finnish Defence Forces in a press release.

The vessel is designed for coastal operations and participation in international missions.

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A French patrol vessel FS Pluvier moored at Hernesaari port in Helsinki on Thursday while another German corvette FGS Erfurt is scheduled to arrive on Friday, said Finnish Defence Forces in a press release. It is specialized in sea surveillance and reconnaissance and, if necessary, the engagement of surface and land targets. The vessel is designed for coastal operations and participation in international missions.

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  • The vessel is used for search, surveillance, and rescue missions.
  • The vessels operate at the moment in the vicinity of Finland, which is why they come to Finland for maintenance and replenishments.
  • These routine calls are not related to each other and the ships will not be open to the people.

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