OSTE (A 52)

At Kiel Marinearsenal, new antenna fitted  2011-10-12
Type 423 Oste class are purpose built SIGINT/ELINT and reconnaissance ships of the German Navy. Officially designated as fleet service ships, they replaced the Type 422 class. Commissioned July 30, 1988
Built at Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft in Flensburg. All ships are currently based in Eckernförde and belong to the 1st submarine squadron stationed in Eckernförde.