Last March 1, 2009, HDMS 'Absalon', a "hybrid" ship listed as Command and Support Ship (CSS), a 6.300ton "frigate" armed ship with Minelayer / SOF /LSV capabilities rescued a Dutch cargo ship and detained five pirates.
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Photo bellow, courtesy of Royal Danish Navy US DoD, showed February 12, 2009, the HDMS ABSALON (in front) and the flagship for CTF 151, the guided-missile cruiser USS VELLA GULF (CG 72), in the middle, together with the guided-missile destroyer USS MAHAN (DDG 72) transit the Gulf of Aden. (US Navy photo by Jason R. Zalasky, Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class/Released)
