The visit by the Vendémiaire frigate of the French Navy is a highlight for Vietnam-France relations and also showcases France’s commitment to freedom of navigation and overflight at sea, said French ambassador to Vietnam Nicolas Warnery, according to a press release by the French Embassy in Vietnam.
The Vendémiaire is a Floréal-class frigate that spans 93.5 m and has a maximum speed of 37 kph. It is equipped with cannons and a helicopter.