NZDF

French Navy ship to visit Auckland

Media Advisory
22 November, 2007

FNS LA MOQUEUSE will conduct a goodwill port visit to Auckland next week, berthing at Captain Cook Wharf, Auckland at 8 am on Thursday 29 November.  

FNS LA MOQUEUSE will not be open to the public during this visit and is scheduled to depart on Monday 3 December.

Particulars of FNS LA MOQUEUSE

 FNS LA MOQUEUSE  - Patrol Boat, P688
 Call sign   - FAIK
 Hull Number   - P688
 Commanding Officer  - Lieutenant Pierre Lachard, FN
 Complement   - 3 Officers, 26 Sailors
 Length    - 55 metres
 Draught    - 3 metres
 Vertical Clearance  - 18 metres
 Beam    - 8 metres
 Displacement   - Full load - 480 tonnes
 RNZN Liaison Officer  - Lieutenant Alison Boon

ENDS

For any further information please contact Lieutenant Commander Barbara Cassin, Navy Public Relations Manager, 021 244 0638.

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