A-641 Esterel

Country:  France

Class, [Type]: [YTB].

Builder: SOCARENAM, Boulogne-sur-Mer, France.

Launch date: 16 November 2001.

Commission date: 28 April 2002.

Displacement ( tons ): 670 standard.

Dimensions ( metres ): 36,3 x 11,6 x 5

Main machinery: 2 x Anglo Belgium Corporation 8DZC 8 in-line cylinders ( 2.500 hp ), 2 x waterjets Castoldi 06.

Speed ( knots ): 14.

Range ( miles ): 15.000 at 14 knots.

Callsign: FDTL ()

Comment: First Marine Nationale ship to carry the ABC engines. It has been designed specifically to support harbouring duties of the Charles de Gaulle. Can also be used as an intervention ship or for firefighting. Trawling capacity of 52 tons.

Homeport: Toulon.

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