HDMS Freja (P521)

HDMS Freja is a Diana-class large ocean patrol vessel belonging to the Royal Danish Navy.

Freja is the second patrol vessel in Diana-class and is built to patrol in the Danish territorial waters. It is designed by Hauschildt Marine in cooperation with Danish Defense Acquisition and Logistics Organization and Faaborg Værft A/S. The ship is named after the Norse fertility goddess Freya. Freja is, like all its sister ships, built in Faaborg yard. The ship was named at a ceremony at Naval Station Korsor by General Jesper Helsø, Defense Chief.

Freja is the fifth ship to bear the name in Danish service:


 * Freya (frigate, 1795-1807)
 * Freya (frigate, 1824-1853)
 * Freya (paddle steamer, 1864-1864)
 * A541 Freja (surveying ship, 1939-1967)
 * P521 Freja (patrol vessel, 2008 - till date)

Functions
The main task performed by Freja are:


 * Surveillance
 * Maintaining of sovereignty
 * Search and Rescue
 * Diving sickness management
 * Environmental protection
 * Assistance to the Police
 * Explosive Ordnance Disposal