Netherlands Navy HNLMS Den Helder Commissioned

The Royal Netherlands Navy formally commissioned the combat support ship HNLMS Den Helder at her namesake port in October 2025, some months after handover from Damen. The 179-metre, 20,000-tonne vessel restores an at-sea replenishment capability the fleet had lacked for years and can also support amphibious operations, humanitarian relief and helicopter tasking. She carries two 40-tonne cranes, up to 24 containers and two NH90 helicopters, with accommodation for 76 crew plus 80 additional personnel. Warm-weather trials in the Caribbean followed, with full operational capability planned for 2026.