French Navy Ship Vendemiaire Arrives in Hai Phong, Drawing Attention to Its Specifications

On the morning of November 12, 2026, the French Navy ship Vendemiaire arrived in Hai Phong, Vietnam, to begin a visit. The 93-meter vessel is a Floréal-class frigate designed primarily for maritime patrol. During the visit, its crew plans to conduct training and exchanges with the Vietnamese navy and coast guard on firefighting, maritime safety, pollution prevention, and search and rescue.

The French Navy ship Vendemiaire arrived at the port of Hai Phong on the morning of November 12, 2026.（VietVance）

Vendemiaire is the fifth Floréal-class ship and has been in service since 1993. Its light displacement is 2,600 tons, and its maximum displacement is 3,000 tons. Ships of the class use four diesel engines to drive two propeller shafts, producing a total of 8,820 horsepower. Their top speed is 20 knots, and their range can reach 9,000 nautical miles.

Vendemiaire is a Floréal-class ship powered by diesel engines.（VietVance）

The ship carries a 100 mm naval gun. The specifications cited in the original text indicate that the gun can fire 13.5 kg shells to a range of 17 km. The ship also has air-defense radar, a navigation system, and radio communications interception equipment. This electronic equipment is among the systems fitted to the ship in the 1990s.

Vendemiaire is equipped with air-defense radar, a navigation system, and other electronic equipment.（VietVance）

Floréal-class ships have a helicopter deck and hangar at the stern and can carry several types of helicopters. The French Navy has received six ships of the class, and another two were built for the Moroccan navy. This is the second time the Vietnamese coast guard has taken part in maritime training with Vendemiaire.

Source: VietVance