Canadian naval ship in town

JAKARTA (JP): Canada's newest ship, which it proudly claims as "one of the world's most technologically advanced", will visit Jakarta from June 23 through 25.

The Halifax class frigate HMCS Regina commissioned on Sept. 30, 1994, can carry 224 sailors. The 5,200 ton ship houses a sophisticated array of high technology equipment, according to the Canadian embassy.

The general purpose frigate can carry out a variety of missions, such as search and rescues, fisheries monitoring and sovereignty and pollution patrol.

The call is part of HMCS Regina's inaugural tour of Southeast Asian countries. (pan)