Friday 13 June, 2008
French Frigate FNS PRAIRIAL will conduct a port visit to Auckland from Friday 13 June until Wednesday 18 June. Under the command of Commander Benoit Rouviere, PRAIRAL, with her complement of 11 Officers and 81 sailors, berthed at Princes Wharf, Auckland City at 9:00 am this morning.
Particulars of FNS PRAIRIAL
FNS PRAIRIAL - Frigate
Hull Number - F 731
Commanding Officer - Commander Benoit Rouviere
Compliment - 11 Officers, 81 Sailors
Length - 93.5 metres
Draught - 4.5 metres
Vertical Clearance - 36 metres
Beam - 14 metres
Displacement - Full load – 2,600 metres
Whilst the purpose of FNS PRAIRIAL’s visit is primarily for rest and recreation, the Commanding Officer will be conducting official calls in Auckland and a soccer tournament between the PRAIRIAL and the Royal NZ Navy Soccer Team is planned.
FNS PRAIRIAL is scheduled to depart Auckland at 9:00 am on Wednesday 18 June.
ENDS
Lieutenant Commander Barbara Cassin, Public Relations Manager Navy, Ph: (09) 4455002 or Mob: 021-2440638