Greek frigate, HS Psara (F 454)

The Greek Frigate Psara (F-454) (Greek Φ/Γ Ψαρά) is the third ship of the Greek Hydra frigate class. It is based on the Blohm + Voss MEKO 200 frigate class and was built by Hellenic Shipyards Co. at Skaramangas as part of the programm. She has participated in various NATO and international operations such as Sharp Guard, Decisive Enhancement, Enduring Freedom, EU Operation Atalanta, etc.
On 29 March 2009, as flagship of EU NAVFOR Atalanta, Psara was involved in the capture of Somalian pirates fleeing from an unsuccessful hijack attempt on FGS Spessart, along with HNLMS De Zeven Provinciën, SPS Victoria and USS Boxer.
Namesake: the Psara Island
Builder: Hellenic Shipyards Co.
Launched: December 20, 1994
Commissioned: 1998
Fate: in active service