Another example of the USN keeping the world's maritime trade routes open...for everyone.

"French aviso The Commandant Ducuing departed Friday from Mombasa, Kenya, to accompany the cargo Rozen and Semlow. These merchant ships, chartered by the World Food Program (WFP) is set to send to the port of Merka, Somalia, food to the population. During this humanitarian operation, aviso from the Navy will until their return, the protection of Rozen and Semlow against possible attacks from hackers. "Since the beginning of 2007, more than 20 vessels have been victims of pirates off the coast of Somalia. This resurgence threatens the delivery of WFP humanitarian traveling over the sea at 80%, "said the General Staff of the Army. The President of the Republic announced on September 25 last in the UN Security Council, which ships french ensure the protection of cargo ships chartered by WFP, for a period of 2 months.
Long of 80 meters for a displacement of 1100 tons, Cdt Ducuing is not a senior but its fire power was large enough to repel any attack from the Somali coast. Small vessels designed during the Cold War, Ducuing is, in fact, heavily armed for a boat in its class. Mis on hold in 1980 to the arsenal of Lorient (today DCNS), the F795 is the fifteenth aviso from the Series 17 A69 (three others, originally built for South Africa, were sold to Argentina ). Nine buildings of this type, built originally for the anti Coast, are still in service in the Navy. They must be replaced during the next decade, by Frigate European Multi-Missions. The FREMM, which must be carried out 17 copies, also ensure the succession of 10 frigates ASM types F767 and F70, which 9 are still operational ."

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