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As many of the crew on board the Africa Mercy have probably noticed, we currently have a French Navy frigate docked behind us. It is called the (LV Aviso Henaff), and she has a total crew of 89; 7 officers, 58 NCO's, or non-commissioned officers, and 24 petty officers and sailors.
The Henaff was launched in 1978, and its main purpose is anti-submarine warfare in coastal waters. It also does tasks such as public service--rescue and policing--direction, oversea deployment, monitoring maritime approaches, and gives support for strategic submarine forces. It has been travelling all over Africa, to countries including Cameroon, Cote D'Ivoire, Nigeria, Senegal and Benin after going through dry dock in Brest.
The ship itself is 80.5 meters long and 10.3 meters wide. Much smaller than the Africa Mercy! Its top speed is 24 knots, made possible by 2 diesel engines of 13,200 hp. They carry a lot of technical and electronic equipment, as well as having one turret, 6 guns, 1 rocket launcher and 4 torpedo tubes.
Recently they have been patrolling the coast of West Africa, as well
as doing exercises, training, medical drills and weapons tests. During the last sail, they even rescued a turtle! If you are interested in seeing more of their stops and activities, you can read the Henaffs logbook on the French Navy site at http://jdb.marine.defense.gouv.fr/batiment/lnf.
The Henaff was launched in 1978, and its main purpose is anti-submarine warfare in coastal waters. It also does tasks such as public service--rescue and policing--direction, oversea deployment, monitoring maritime approaches, and gives support for strategic submarine forces. It has been travelling all over Africa, to countries including Cameroon, Cote D'Ivoire, Nigeria, Senegal and Benin after going through dry dock in Brest.The ship itself is 80.5 meters long and 10.3 meters wide. Much smaller than the Africa Mercy! Its top speed is 24 knots, made possible by 2 diesel engines of 13,200 hp. They carry a lot of technical and electronic equipment, as well as having one turret, 6 guns, 1 rocket launcher and 4 torpedo tubes.
Recently they have been patrolling the coast of West Africa, as well
as doing exercises, training, medical drills and weapons tests. During the last sail, they even rescued a turtle! If you are interested in seeing more of their stops and activities, you can read the Henaffs logbook on the French Navy site at http://jdb.marine.defense.gouv.fr/batiment/lnf.Many of the crew have been able to tour the ship, and containers have been moved to allow the sailors heading into town to walk along the safer side of the dock. Thanks to everyone who has welcomed them and let them see the work that we are doing here in Togo West Africa.
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