German frigate sets off for UN mission off the Lebanese coast

A German frigate carrying some 216 troopers set sail for a UN mission off the coast of Lebanon on Sunday, a spokesman for the naval base within the north-western port metropolis of Wilhelmshaven stated.

Households, mates and comrades stated goodbye to the crew on the pier, and plenty of onlookers got here to observe the departure.

The Brandenburg frigate already served as a part of the United Nations Interim Drive in Lebanon (UNIFIL) within the jap Mediterranean final 12 months. The UN mission goals to assist safe sea borders and stop arms smuggling, in addition to assist the coaching of the Lebanese Navy.

The commander of the Brandenburg, Captain Robert Meyer-Brenkhof, stated in an announcement printed by the navy that the deployment is especially delicate in view of the present safety scenario within the Center East.

“I look ahead to the mission with confidence and I’m positive that the ship and the well-trained and motivated crew will efficiently full it,” he stated.

The ship is scheduled to be deployed for round six months and to exchange the frigate Baden-Württemberg, which can then return to Wilhelmshaven, the navy stated.