Navy comparison: Netherlands vs Romania
Overview
Netherlands operates a fleet of 38 ships compared to 38 for Romania. Of these, 38 and 32 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 3 vs 4 submarines, 6 vs 3 frigates, 0 vs 8 corvettes, 2 vs 0 amphibious ships, 7 vs 2 patrol boats, 0 vs 8 coastal boats, 6 vs 7 mine warfare ships (Netherlands vs Romania).
Netherlands's navy is officially the Royal Netherlands Navy, while Romania's is the Romanian Naval Forces.
Royal Netherlands Navy 🇳🇱
| Official Name | Royal Netherlands Navy |
| Total ships | 38 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 38 as of 2025 |
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Romanian Naval Forces 🇷🇴
| Official Name | Romanian Naval Forces |
| Total ships | 38 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 32 as of 2026 |
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Netherlands ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 3 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 6 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 7 | |
| Amphibious ships | 2 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 6 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 8 | |
| Other ships | 6 | |
Romanian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 4 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 3 | |
| Corvettes | 8 | |
| Coastal boats | 8 | |
| Patrol boats | 2 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 7 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 6 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Netherlands or Romania?
Romania has a larger navy with 38 ships compared to Netherlands's 38 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Netherlands or Romania?
Romania operates more submarines with 4 compared to Netherlands's 3.
Which navy has more frigates, Netherlands or Romania?
Netherlands operates 6 frigates compared to Romania's 3.