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Finland, Germany train together in Int´l waters

Published : 24 May 2022, 00:07

  DF Report
FGS Sachsen. Photo: Deutsche Marine via Finnish Defence Forces.

Mine countermeasures vessel Vahterpää and FGS Sachsen of the German Navy on Monday started a two-day long rehearsal together in the Gulf of Finland in international waters, said Finnish Defence Forces in a press release.

This is a so-called PASSEX training event, and it is commanded by the Finnish Navy Command.

The objective of this training event is to train the participants to operate in a multinational operating environment and enhance competence in the exchange of international maritime picture.

After the exercise, FGS Sachsen will visit Helsinki 25-30 May.

The frigate is open for visitors in Helsinki on 29 May from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

The ship will be moored in Herensaari pier.