New Caledonia is this week taking hold of a new vessel which will lead its naval fleet and efforts to monitor the French territory's waters.
New Caledonia new lead naval vessel FS D'Entrecasteaux. Photo: French Navy
New Caledonia is this week taking hold of a new vessel which will lead its naval fleet and efforts to monitor the French territory's waters.
The multi-mission vessel D'Entrecasteaux is to arrive at its home in Noumea on Friday, to be the territory's fourth large naval vessel.
New Caledonia's new lead naval vessel FS D'Entrecasteaux. Photo: French Navy
New Caledonia's government says the vessel will operate for 200 days per year on average conducting tasks such as maritime surveillance and protecting French interests in the territory's Exclusive Economic Zones.
