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Naval Logistic Support Ships

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Naval Logistic Support Ships

Our Naval Logistic Support Ships contribute significantly to effective expeditionary naval operations by supplying naval vessels at sea. They also support provision of education and training to crew and efficient preparation to get vessels ready for their next task.

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For the continuity of important operations

Essential support

Naval Logistic Support Ships support naval vessels during their deployment to increase their effectiveness. Supply at sea ensures that naval ships don't have to leave their area of operation to visit port for supplies more often than strictly necessary. In addition, a private or friendly port is not always available and a ship in harbor is vulnerable in case of increased threat.

Joint Support Ship

HNLMS Karel Doorman

In 2015, Dutch Defence Minister Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert ceremonially named the Karel Doorman, the new Joint Support Ship (JSS) for the Royal Netherlands Navy. With a length of 204.7 metres, the Karel Doorman is the largest ship in the Dutch navy. She has three main tasks:

Supply at sea to support maritime units.
Strategic sea transport, including the embarkation and disembarkation of personnel and equipment when no or limited port facilities are available.
Logistical support from sea (seabasing), where the ship serves as a base at sea for conducting and supporting operations on land.

Combat Support Ship

HNLMS Den Helder

In 2025, Princess Amalia ceremonially named the HNLMS Den Helder, the new Combat Support Ship (CSS) of the Royal Netherlands Navy. The vessel was commissioned later that year and restores a dedicated replenishment capability to the fleet, operating alongside the Joint Support Ship HNLMS Karel Doorman. With a length of 179.5 metres, the Den Helder is one of the largest ships in the Royal Netherlands Navy. She has three main tasks:

Supply at sea to support maritime units with fuel, ammunition, provisions, spare parts and other essential stores.
Logistical support for maritime operations, transporting supplies, equipment and personnel in support of Dutch and allied naval missions worldwide.
Medical, humanitarian and operational support, providing medical facilities and supporting military operations, crisis response missions and humanitarian assistance.

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Designed to your requirements

Our Combat Support Ships are custom made. We use our extensive experience to develop the optimal vessel for your operations.

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Joint Support Ship Karel Doorman

HNLMS Combat Support Ship Den Helder

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