Photo of the port of Odessa went to canadian frigate “Toronto” and the frigate of the Spanish Navy “Santa Maria”Photo: Duma

The ships will take part in joint exercises with the Ukrainian Navy in the Black sea

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Frigate Royal canadian Navy “Toronto”, and the frigate of the Spanish Navy “Santa Maria” arrived on a friendly visit to Odessa. About it reports UKRINFORM with reference to the press service of the Ukrainian Navy.

“Frigate “Toronto” and “Santa Maria” arrive in Odessa after a patrol in the Black sea together with other ships in the 2nd Permanent naval group of NATO in a few days”, – reported in a press-service.

As reports the local Duma edition, Spanish frigate F81 “Santa Maria” and the canadian FHH333 “Toronto” was moored to the 18 and 19 berths of the seaport.

The commanders of the two ships will be held in Odessa a meeting with the command of the naval armed forces of Ukraine and representatives of the local authorities.

The ships will also participate in the exercise of PASSEX type, together with ships of the Ukrainian Navy in the Black sea with the aim of improving interoperability with NATO and partner States.

In addition, command of frigates during certain hours will take their ships visitors.

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The frigate “Toronto” became the fourth canadian frigate type “Galifax,” and was accepted into the canadian Navy in July 1993. Full displacement of about 5,000 tons, length 134, width 6.5, draft 7,1 m. A speed of about 30 knots. On Board artillery, torpedo and missile weapons. Aviation – helicopter Sikorsky SH-148.

“Santa Maria” was built by Bazan on the basis of the American frigates of the Oliver Hazard Perry.

The ship length 139, width 14,3, draught of 8.6 metres. The displacement of about 4,000 tons. Two gas turbines with a total capacity of 41 thousand horsepower got him up to 30 knots. On-Board artillery, torpedo and anti-aircraft weapons and anti-ship missiles Harpoon. Aircraft weapons – helicopter SH-60 Seahawk.

As previously reported by the Focus:

  • March 23, at the Odessa sea commercial port entered the ship of the French Navy minesweeper M653 Capricorne.
  • March 6 in the port of Odessa went on a friendly visit, two Turkish warships– the frigate and Corvette Barbaross Marti.
  • At the end of February in Odessa came to the American missile destroyer USS Donald Cook.