Since her launch, the crew will have sailed more than 35,000 nautical miles (a complete circumnavigation of the world), sailing on almost all oceans (from warm waters to icy seas), more than 150 days at sea and 50 successful replenishments at sea. His motto, Numquam ex actio (never out of action), took on its full meaning.
The decision to admit them to active service came the day after rounding the Cape of Good Hope, while the ship, now operational, continues its journey to the north of the Indian Ocean. After an interaction with the Jeanne d’Arc mission, the BRF made a stopover in Reunion Island. This stage allowed for extensive bunkering and logistical movements, as well as a well-deserved rest for the crew, who had been exhausted by a long crossing from Rio de Janeiro. The Commander of the BRF also took the opportunity to pay a courtesy visit to the Senior Commander of the Armed Forces in the Southern Indian Ocean Zone, Major General Jean de Monicault.
The BRF crossed paths with L’Astrolabe off the Glorieuses Islands which was making its supply tour of the Scattered Islands (Europa, Juan de Nova). This interaction has strengthened the French presence in this strategic area.
The FAO is now ready to take on new challenges.