SHIP REPORT
childers Chairman of Damen Shipyards Group, Kommer Damen, his wife and Damen Shipyards Group CEO, René Berkvens (front row, 3rd, 4th and 5th from left) at the naming ceremony.
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measure was reversed. According to the Minister, this caused a great deal of relief, both in the Netherlands and abroad, for the EUR 400 million ship, with its unique and versatile capabilities, is set to be be a major asset to the collective NATO and EU forces. Scheduled to enter active service in 2015, the Karel Doorman is currently undergoing outfitting at Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding in Vlissingen, the Netherlands. The vessel is to perform her tasks around the globe and across the entire spectrum of force. With a length of almost 205m, she will be the largest ship (in volume) in service in the Royal Netherlands Naval fleet. Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania constructed the hull, which was towed to the Netherlands in mid-2013. The design and equipment of the vessel fully complies with the rules and regulations of Germanischer Lloyd, SOLAS and Marpol.
Multi-Function Support Positioned offshore, the ship can be deployed as a sea-based operations platform supporting (amphibious) land forces with logistic support providing supplies and helicopter support for transport and attack. For maritime support
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the ship features two replenishment-at-sea masts that take advantage of the impressive holding capacities of approx 8,000m3 of fuel, more than 1,000m3 of helicopter fuel and approx 450m3 of potable water. As part of the concept known as seabasing, the ship functions as a home base for troops conducting operations on shore. The 100t stern quarter ramp offers RoRo loading capabilities of vehicles and cargo such as tracked and wheeled vehicles or containers. For amphibious operations, the ship is equipped with two LCVPs (Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel) that access the vessel via an additional landing beach at the stern. The vehicle deck has a 2,350m2 capacity – which is equivalent to 2,000 lane meters. Further integrated cargo loading and unloading facilities are provided by a 40t deck crane and once on board, cargo can be relocated within the vessel by use of the 40t cargo lift.
Vice Admiral Matthieu Borsboom of the Royal Netherlands Navy.
Humanitarian Aid For sea-based operations, the Karel Doorman is equipped with a large helicopter deck with sufficient space to simultaneously accommodate two landing Chinooks.
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