Absalon's extra internal space is treated as an affordable way to carry equipment and adapt the ship to different tasks. Its flexible deck can carry vehicles, while proposed uses include disaster relief, mines and an amphibious command post. The Caribbean and Indian Ocean examples combine a continuing naval presence with the ability to help after a disaster. A ship in the area can demonstrate interest without taking action against another state. This versatility involves accepting less fleet speed and less ambition than a top-end frigate or destroyer.
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Absalon's flexible deck and routine naval presence
A large flexible deck gives an Absalon-type ship options for vehicles, disaster relief and command duties, with a tradeoff in speed.