FS Auguste Benebig Visits Cairns
From February 23 to March 28, 2024 , the overseas patrol vessel (POM) Auguste Benebig is deployed in the permanent zone of responsibility (ZRP) of the senior commander (COMSUP) of…
A Welcome French Navy Visit
A brand-new French Navy offshore patrol vessel made a stop into Cairns during its participation in the US joint humanitarian assistance Operation Pacific Angel. Auguste Benebig, based in Noumea since…
French Armed Forces Support Operation 365 Fishery Patrol
Organized by the FFA, Operation 365 aims to detect, report and apprehend illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities in the South Pacific, the high seas and the exclusive economic…
First Docking of Auguste Benebig in Noumea
On October 2, 2023, the Overseas Patrol Vessel (POM) Auguste Benebig docked for the first time on the new POM quay at the Noumea naval base. In a context of…
French Navy Exercise CAGOU 23 for New Caledonia Ships
From 28 August to 1er September was held the 2023 edition of the annual CAGOU exercise in New Caledonia. This training took place for the benefit of the Vendémiaire Surveillance Frigate (FS), the…
Franco-Japanese Exercise OGURI-VERNY
On August 10, off the coast of New Caledonia, the Overseas Patrol Boat (POM) Auguste Bénébig participated in the Franco-Japanese exercise OGURI-VERNY* with the frigate JS Shimokita, an amphibious ship…