Patrolling Lebanese Waters

On board the French stealth ship Surcouf, patrolling the waters around Lebanon in search of weapons and illegal immigrants, as part of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFYL). For Agence France-Presse. Copyright: Alex Mita/AFP
French Navy Cook Eric Brissy prepares lunch on board the stealth frigate Surcouf, 17 February 2007. The 150 sailors on board the frigate, called the Surcouf, who arrived at the end of November as part of a bolstered UN peacekeeping mission in the area.

French Navy Cook Eric Brissy prepares lunch on board the stealth frigate Surcouf, 17 February 2007. The 150 sailors on board the frigate, called the Surcouf, who arrived at the end of November as part of a bolstered UN peacekeeping mission in the area.

A sailor stands guard on board the stealth frigate Surcouf, 17 February 2007. The 150 sailors on board the frigate, called the Surcouf, who arrived at the end of November as part of a bolstered UN peacekeeping mission in the area

A sailor stands guard on board the stealth frigate Surcouf, 17 February 2007. The 150 sailors on board the frigate, called the Surcouf, who arrived at the end of November as part of a bolstered UN peacekeeping mission in the area

Spent casings lie scattered on board the stealth frigate Surcouf, during a firing exercise, on 17 February 2007. The 150 sailors on board the frigate, called the Surcouf, who arrived at the end of November as part of a bolstered UN peacekeeping mission in the area

Spent casings lie scattered on board the stealth frigate Surcouf, during a firing exercise, on 17 February 2007. The 150 sailors on board the frigate, called the Surcouf, who arrived at the end of November as part of a bolstered UN peacekeeping mission in the area

View of the stealth frigate Surcouf, on 17 February 2007. The 150 sailors on board the frigate, called the Surcouf, were part of a bolstered UN peacekeeping mission in the area.

View of the stealth frigate Surcouf, on 17 February 2007. The 150 sailors on board the frigate, called the Surcouf, were part of a bolstered UN peacekeeping mission in the area.

A French Navy sailor dressed in fire-fighting gear stands guard as a helicopter prepares to take off from the deck of the French Frigate Surcouf. The 150 sailors on board the frigate, were part of a bolstered UN peacekeeping Force.

A French Navy sailor dressed in fire-fighting gear stands guard as a helicopter prepares to take off from the deck of the French Frigate Surcouf. The 150 sailors on board the frigate, were part of a bolstered UN peacekeeping Force.

A French Navy sailor inspect a helicopter as it prepares to take off from the deck of the French Frigate Surcouf.

A French Navy sailor inspect a helicopter as it prepares to take off from the deck of the French Frigate Surcouf.

A French officer supervises a fire drill aboard the French Frigate Surcouf, as it patrols Lebanese waters as part of UNIFIL, looking for weapons smuggling and illegal immigrants.

A French officer supervises a fire drill aboard the French Frigate Surcouf, as it patrols Lebanese waters as part of UNIFIL, looking for weapons smuggling and illegal immigrants.

A helicopter takes off from the deck of the stealth frigate Surcouf, on 16 February 2007. The 150 sailors on board the frigate, called the Surcouf, were part of a bolstered UN peacekeeping mission in the area.

A helicopter takes off from the deck of the stealth frigate Surcouf, on 16 February 2007. The 150 sailors on board the frigate, called the Surcouf, were part of a bolstered UN peacekeeping mission in the area.

A helicopter prepares for take-off from the deck of the stealth frigate Surcouf, on 16 February 2007. The 150 sailors on board the frigate, called the Surcouf, were part of a bolstered UN peacekeeping mission in the area.

A helicopter prepares for take-off from the deck of the stealth frigate Surcouf, on 16 February 2007. The 150 sailors on board the frigate, called the Surcouf, were part of a bolstered UN peacekeeping mission in the area.