Albanian patrol vessel Butrinti explained

Butrinti is a Damen Stan 4207 patrol vessel of the Albanian Naval Force, built at the Pashaliman Naval Base. She is used to perform a number of tasks and duties, including coastal patrol, search and rescue, control and monitoring of maritime traffic, marine environment protection. She is also used in joint operations between Albania and other European countries.[1] [2]

History

Butrinti was launched in 2014. The sailors from visited the ship in 2015 as part of a joint public relations exercise.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: New ship added to our Naval Force . 8 April 2014 . . English . 8 June 2016.
  2. Web site: NATO. Albanian patrol boat concludes navy's first NATO tour. 2021-03-15. NATO. en.
  3. Web site: USS Porter Hosts Career Day for Albanian Students . 1 October 2015 . . English . 8 June 2016.