French Navy ship to visit Auckland

FNS LA MOQUEUSE will conduct a goodwill port visit to Auckland next week, berthing at Captain Cook Wharf, Auckland at 8 am on Thursday 29 November.

FNS LA MOQUEUSE will not be open to the public during this visit and is scheduled to depart on Monday 3 December.

Particulars of FNS LA MOQUEUSE

FNS LA MOQUEUSE - Patrol Boat, P688
Call sign - FAIK
Hull Number - P688
Commanding Officer - Lieutenant Pierre Lachard, FN
Complement - 3 Officers, 26 Sailors
Length - 55 metres
Draught - 3 metres
Vertical Clearance - 18 metres
Beam - 8 metres
Displacement - Full load - 480 tonnes
RNZN Liaison Officer - Lieutenant Alison Boon