EML Tasuja (A432)
Værft Svendborg, Denmark
As HDMS Lindormen (N43 ) in the Danish Navy
577 tons
44.5 meters
9 meters
21 meters
2.9 meters
27 (5 officers )
2 × 1200 kW Frichs diesel engines ( 800 hp each ) 2 controllable pitch propellers
14 knots
2 × 12,7 mm Browning MG
35 more soldiers
2 × Litton Decca E (I -band) radar navigation
Steel
EML Tasuja ( A432 ) is a ship of the Danish Lindormen class. It belongs to the Estonian Navy and is assigned as the dive boat of mine countermeasures Division Miinilaevade Divisjon. The captain of the ship is Lieutenant Commander Arto Reinmaa.
Construction
This class is designed specifically for laying controlled minefields. It also has limited capacity for fuel and fresh water, to act as a tanker at sea. The ship is eisverstärkt and has on board through various workshops. Two inflatable boats for 4-8 people, a crane for 2.2 tons load, as well as an underwater camera are also available to support the training of mine clearance diver Department. For the work of the divers, there are also hatches, which are located directly on the water surface, and pressure equalization cells.
Second service (Estonian Marine)
Tasks
- Platform for applications and training of EOD Tuukrigrupp
- Ensure the security and freedom in Estonian waters
- Sea rescue
- Participation in missions in the framework of BALTRON
- Representation of Estonia in international exercises and operations
- Platform for implementation of basic courses in budding sailors
Ship of Arms
A silver sword is located in the center of the ship's crest. The sword symbolizes Tasujas importance during the ancient Estonian War of Independence in the 13th century and the importance of the historic ship Tasuja during the Estonian War of Independence. The ship 's motto is in Latin More Maiorum what is called in German How our forefathers. The coat of arms was designed by Priit Herodes. On 8 July 2006, a cooperation agreement between the City Council and the Kunda -submersible Tasuja was signed, which gives the right to bear the coat of arms of the city Kunda the ship and it presents in return the city in foreign ports.