Sovereignty Vessels
These vessels secure access to harbours and carry out police missions.
There are six Floreal class frigates to perform these tasks, mainly by controlling the large French Exclusive Economic Zone, patrolling ocean waters, carrying out police action, and monitoring fishing activities. They are designed to operate in low-risk environments. Five are presently based overseas.
The patrol boats of the Gendarmerie Maritime carry out police actions at sea.
The five bâtiments de transports légers (BATRAL) are also used to carry supplies in the DOM/TOM.
Read more about this topic: Force D'action Navale
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