Piriou Shipyard launches new ‘B2M’ vessel for French Navy
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French shipbuilder Piriou has launched the first of four new light, multi-role, oceanic vessels for the Marine Nationale (French Navy) from its shipyard in Concarneau, Brittany.
The prototype of the "D’Entrecasteaux" (named after the 18th century French naval officer and explorer) class ship entered construction following the laying of its keel on May 28, 2014. In early August it was reported to be "nearing completion", in line with the expected delivery dates in 2015 and 2016.
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