A vessel from the Navy stops in Gothenburg - 26 to 29 May 2011 [ fr ] [ sv ]

The Flamant was built in the shipyard of Cherbourg (Normandy).

• Put on hold in March 16, 1994
• Launched April 24, 1995
• Placed on active service December 18, 1997
• Hull Number: P676

Its base port is Cherbourg.

Its main mission is to patrol in the French exclusive economic zone, upp to 200 nautical from the coasts of France. This mission is essentially policing fishing. In addition to fisheries patrols or maritime approaches, the Flamant can also accomplish fighting pollution missions, and salvage operations.