The Force Supply Ship (BRF) Jacques Stosskopf, the second unit in a series built for the French Navy under the “Flotte Logistique” (FLOTLOG) program, is scheduled to depart from Saint-Nazaire on April 9, 2025, for its first sea trials. This step marks a new phase in deploying this new generation of French support ships, designed to sustain naval operations over extended periods. Before these trials, the vessel was officially commissioned into service on September 13, 2024, during a ceremony held at Chantiers de l’Atlantique, just a few weeks after its float-out on August 19. Read more.
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With a full-load displacement of 31,000 tonnes, a length of 194 meters, and a beam of 27.6 meters, Jacques Stosskopf is designed to carry up to 1,500 tonnes of solid cargo and 13,000 m³ of fuel (Picture source: French Government)
With a full-load displacement of 31,000 tonnes, a length of 194 meters, and a beam of 27.6 meters, Jacques Stosskopf is designed to carry up to 1,500 tonnes of solid cargo and 13,000 m³ of fuel (Picture source: French Government)
