French Naval ships arrive at Vizag port

French Naval warship Landing Helicopter Dock FNS Dixmude entering the harbour as part of a goodwill visit to Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday. —Photo: K.R. Deepak

French Naval ships Landing Helicopter Dock FNS Dixmude and stealth frigate FMS Aconit arrived at the Visakhapatnam Port on Tuesday on its week-long visit.

French Navy ALINDIEN (Admiral-in-charge of the Maritime Zone of the Indian Ocean) Rear Admiral Antoine Beaussant, commanding officer of FNS Dixmude Captain Pierre de Briancon and commanding officer of FNS Aconit Captain Jean-Pierre Helluy called on Chief of Staff, Eastern Naval Command Vice Admiral Bimal Verma.

During the visit, various operational and social interactions with Eastern Naval Command have been planned. These include amphibious demonstration, sharing of expertise on Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief (HADR), exchange of Non-Combatant Evacuation procedures, mutual ship visits, industry exhibition and sports fixtures.