Allied vessels visit Helsinki

A French patrol vessel FS Pluvier will moor at Hernesaari port in Helsinki on Sept 10 2026 and a German corvette FGS Erfurt on Sept 11 2026.

Braunschweig-class FGS Erfurt is 89,5 meters long and 13,3 meters wide. The ship can house a crew complement of 60. She is specialized in sea surveillance and reconnaissance and, if necessary, the engagement of surface and land targets. She is designed for coastal operations and participation in international missions.

Flamant-class FS Pluvier is 54 meters long and 11 meters wide. She has a crew of approximately 20 people. She is used for search, surveillance, and rescue missions.

The vessels operate at the moment in the vicinity of Finland, which is why they come to Finland for maintenance and replenishments.

These routine calls are not related to each other and the ships will not be open to the public.

The visits are hosted by the Coastal Fleet.

Photo: Nicolas Fernandez/Marine Nationale/Défense

Edited 10.9. at 7.29: a spelling mistake corrected.