1991年4月德国的反水雷编队抵达波斯湾水域,这支编队除了331B级猎雷艇以外,还有两套“特洛依卡”遥控扫雷系统——即两艘HL 351级主控艇和6艘“海豹”遥控艇,德国是惟一一个派出扫雷兵力的国家。由于大多数西方国家对非接触扫雷,特别是装备达十年之久的“特洛依卡”遥控扫雷能力持怀疑态度,所以他们更热衷于猎雷。然而,“特洛依卡”遥控扫雷系统在科威特水域联合反水雷行动中的成功表现,不仅证明了该系统卓越的扫雷 In April 1991, Germany's anti-water-mine formation arrived in the Persian Gulf waters. In addition to the 331B class mine-sweeping craft, there were also two “Troyka” remote-controlled mine clearance systems - two HL 351- 6 “seals” remote control boats, Germany is the only country that sends out the minesweeper troops. As most Western countries are skeptical of non-contact demining, particularly the “Troyka” remote de-mining capability that has been installed for over a decade, they are more keen on mine-hunting. However, the successful performance of the Troyka remote mine clearance system in the joint anti-mine effort in Kuwait waters not only demonstrated the system's excellent mine clearance