- Source: HDMS Freja (P521)
HDMS Freja is a Diana-class large ocean patrol vessel belonging to the Royal Danish Navy.
Freja is the second patrol vessel in the Diana class and is built to patrol in the Danish territorial waters. It is designed by Hauschildt Marine in cooperation with Danish Defense Acquisition and Logistics Organization and Faaborg Værft A/S. The ship is named after the Norse fertility goddess Freya. Freja is, like all its sister ships, built in Faaborg yard. The ship was named at a ceremony at Naval Base Korsør by General Jesper Helsø, Defense Chief.
Freja is the fifth ship to bear the name in Danish service:
Freya (frigate, 1795-1807)
Freya (frigate, 1824-1853)
Freya (paddle steamer, 1864-1864)
A541 Freja (surveying ship, 1939-1967)
P521 Freja (patrol vessel, 2008 - till date)
Functions
The main task performed by Freja are:
Surveillance
Maintaining of sovereignty
Search and Rescue
Diving sickness management
Environmental protection
Assistance to the Police
Explosive Ordnance Disposal
References
Sources
Freja Specs in Naval History Archived 2013-01-11 at the Wayback Machine
HDMS Freja Specs in Danish Naval Site
Freja in Danish Wikipedia
Info of the ship
Freja Info
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