Navy comparison: Netherlands vs Singapore
Netherlands operates a fleet of 38 ships compared to 57 for Singapore. Of these, 38 and 49 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 3 vs 9 submarines, 6 vs 6 frigates, 0 vs 12 corvettes, 2 vs 4 amphibious ships, 7 vs 8 patrol boats, 0 vs 8 coastal boats, 6 vs 4 mine warfare ships (Netherlands vs Singapore). Netherlands's navy is officially the Royal Netherlands Navy, while Singapore's is the Republic of Singapore Navy.
Royal Netherlands Navy 🇳🇱
| Official Name | Royal Netherlands Navy |
| Total ships | 38 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 38 as of 2025 |
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Republic of Singapore Navy 🇸🇬
| Official Name | Republic of Singapore Navy |
| Total ships | 57 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 49 as of 2025 |
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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 | |
Singaporean ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 6 | |
| Corvettes | 12 | |
| Coastal boats | 8 | |
| Patrol boats | 8 | |
| Amphibious ships | 4 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 1 | |
| Other ships | 5 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Netherlands or Singapore?
Singapore has a larger navy with 57 ships compared to Netherlands's 38 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Netherlands or Singapore?
Singapore operates more submarines with 9 compared to Netherlands's 3.
Which navy has more frigates, Netherlands or Singapore?
Singapore operates 6 frigates compared to Netherlands's 6.
How do the Netherlands and Singapore navies compare in size?
Singapore's navy is 1.5 times larger than Netherlands's in terms of total ships (57 vs 38).