On May 26 LNS Žemaitis (P11) of the Lithuanian Warship Flotilla provided protection for the floating storage regasification unit Independence on its way back to Klaipėda after a maintenance visit to the Island of Fyn, Kingdom of Denmark, large ship dry docks yard.
The Lithuanian Navy includes a Patrol Ships Squadron which ensures patrolling in the territorial sea and exclusive economic zone of the Republic of Lithuania in the Baltic Sea, detention of trespasser ships, convoying, search and rescue, and executes other operation. Escorting and ensuring security of civilian ships is one of such tasks.
Lithuanian Navy ships typically take the responsibility of escorting gas carriers with LNG cargo in the exclusive economic zone of Lithuania to Klaipėda.
Photo credits: Lithuanian Navy KJP