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First Belgian and Dutch minehunter donated to Ukraine

First Belgian and Dutch minehunter donated to Ukraine

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jun 30, 2025 | Navy, News

The Belgian minehunter BNS Narcis and the Dutch HNLMS Vlaardingen have recently been handed over to Ukraine. The transfer took place during a ceremony at the Belgian naval base in Zeebrugge. Due to operational security reasons, this is only now being communicated...
Royal Netherlands Navy decommissions minehunter Makkum

Royal Netherlands Navy decommissions minehunter Makkum

by Mariska Buitendijk | Nov 28, 2024 | Navy, News

The Royal Netherlands Navy ceremoniously bid farewell to HNLMS Makkum on 25 November. The minehunter was decommissioned after almost forty years of service at the naval base in Den Helder. The vessel will now be donated to Ukraine. During its operational life, HNLMS...
Seven Dutch naval vessels partake in NATO exercise

Seven Dutch naval vessels partake in NATO exercise

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jun 12, 2024 | Navy, News

The Royal Netherlands Navy will be present in the Baltic Sea with seven ships in the coming weeks. Together with nineteen NATO partners, the Netherlands is taking part in Baltic Operations (BALTOPS). It is the largest annual NATO exercise in the area. The Netherlands...
International naval exercise in North Sea kicks off

International naval exercise in North Sea kicks off

by Mariska Buitendijk | Aug 21, 2023 | Navy, News

From 21 August to 1 September, the Netherlands will host the international mine action and port protection exercise Sandy Coast 23. The exercise takes place in the North Sea above the Wadden Islands and in the port of Delfzijl (Groningen Seaports). By practising...
Construction of first new Dutch Mine Countermeasure Vessel kicks off

Construction of first new Dutch Mine Countermeasure Vessel kicks off

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jun 16, 2022 | Navy, News, Ship design, Shipbuilding

With the welding of a coin, construction of the first new Dutch Mine Countermeasure Vessel was ceremoniously started on Tuesday, 14 June. After laying the keel in Lanester, France, HNLMS Vlissingen will take further shape in the coming period. First the hull of the...

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