Frigate Nearchos Sets Sail Under Greek Flag for Weapons Fit in Brest

by · Greek City Times

Nearchos, the Hellenic Navy’s second FDI frigate, has begun its maiden voyage under the Greek flag, heading for the French naval base at Brest to receive its full weapons fit before sailing to Greece.

The missile systems for Greece’s new frigates are loaded at Brest, making it a key stop in the programme. The first FDI frigate, Kimon, followed the same route before arriving at Salamis Naval Base.

Nearchos is expected to stay in Brest until the middle of next week before setting sail for the Saronic Gulf, Proto Thema reported.

Inside the new frigate

The ship displaces 4,500 tonnes, is about 122 metres long and has a top speed of 27 knots. It has a crew of 120.

Read more: Salamis Shipyards Delivers Four More Blocks for French Navy’s Third FDI Frigate

Its digital systems include the PSIM (Panoramic Sensor Intelligence Module) mast, which brings almost all of the warship’s sensors together in one structure, the CAPTAS-4 anti-submarine sonar and the fully digital Sea Fire radar.

The Greek flag was raised on Nearchos in France at the end of October.

*Related: Greek Frigate Nearchos to Receive Advanced Weapons in France

*Related: Greece Raises Its Flag on New Frigate Nearchos in France

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