# Hellenic Navy frigate Kimon public visit > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hellenic-navy-frigate-kimon-public-visit > Updated: 2026-10-24T10:17:34.000Z. Sources: 38. Developments: 3. The Hellenic Navy's new FDI HN-class frigate, Kimon (F-601), is anchored in Thessaloniki's Thermaic Gulf to participate in national holiday celebrations for the October 28 anniversary. This event marks the first time in over thirty years that a newly delivered major strike unit of the Hellenic Navy will be presented to the public in Northern Greece. The vessel, which arrived at the port of Thessaloniki on October 23, 2026, has been officially integrated into the Greek fleet. Public visiting hours at the Port of Thessaloniki continue through October 27, with significant crowds and long queues forming as citizens tour the decks. Specific time slots have been designated for schools and the general public. Captain Ioannis Kizanis, commander of the Kimon, stated that the ship’s advanced sensors and weaponry provide a tactical advantage, emphasizing its ability to perform “timely detection and decisive strikes” while defending against coordinated saturation attacks. He noted the vessel represents a major technological leap, transitioning the navy from 1980s-era technology to cutting-edge 2020s systems. The Kimon is the first of four planned FDI (Belharra) class frigates to be acquired by Greece. Regarding the fleet's expansion, the second vessel, Nearchos, is scheduled to be received on October 30 at the Naval Group shipyards in Lorient, France. In conjunction with the Kimon's presence, the Port of Piraeus will host other naval assets, including the frigate Elli, the missile patrol boat Daniolos, and the submarine Matrozos, from October 26 to October 28, 2026. ## Claims - The Kimon is an FDI-class Belharra frigate. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Greece has agreed to acquire a total of four FDI-class frigates. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The Kimon arrived in Greece in mid-January. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The second frigate, Nearchos, will be received on October 30 at the Naval Group shipyards in Lorient, France. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The Kimon is open to the public in Thessaloniki from October 24 to 27. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The frigate Kimon is the first of four FDI (Belharra) class frigates Greece has agreed to acquire. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The Kimon was received by the Navy in December and arrived in Greece in mid-January. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The second FDI frigate, Nearchos, is scheduled to be received on October 30 at the Naval Group shipyards in Lorient, France. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The Kimon is open to the public in Thessaloniki from October 24 to October 27. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The crew underwent 18 months of intensive training in France. (single source) - The Kimon is capable of anti-aircraft, anti-submarine, and anti-ship warfare. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-24: Frigate Kimon attracts crowds in Thessaloniki The advanced FDI-class frigate Kimon is hosting public tours in Thessaloniki, showcasing its modern naval warfare capabilities and technological leap for the Hellenic Navy. 21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-navy-frigate-kimon-enhances-operational-capabilities ### 2026-10-21: The Greek frigate Kimon arrives in Thessaloniki The advanced Belharra-class frigate Kimon has docked in Thessaloniki for the October 28 celebrations, offering public tours and school visits through October 27. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-navy-frigate-kimon-arrives-in-thessaloniki ### 2026-10-16: Frigate Kimon to visit Thessaloniki for national celebrations The advanced FDI HN-class frigate Kimon (F-601) is set to visit Thessaloniki during the October 26-28 national celebrations, offering the public a rare look at a modern Hellenic Navy strike unit. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/frigate-kimon-to-visit-thessaloniki-for-national-celebrations --- Cite as: Hellenic Navy frigate Kimon public visit. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/hellenic-navy-frigate-kimon-public-visit