Hellenic Navy
The Hellenic Navy operates 142 active ships in 2026 — 8 submarines, 14 frigates, 7 amphibious ships, 6 patrol vessels, 33 coastal craft, 2 mine warfare ships, 32 auxiliaries. It ranks #18 of 81 navies worldwide, with 4 more hulls on order or under construction.
Active ships
1422026
Total ships
142
Major combatants
22
SEAS Index (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength)
20.5/ 100
The score reflects a fleet of
22 major combatants,
7 light combatants and 41 minor vessels
out of 142 active vessels, weighted by ship category, size and age.
Air wing ×1.00
· sustainment ×1.11
· armament ×1.13
· availability ×0.96
Fleet Composition
In serviceOn order
Recent navy events
Updated daily
- OCT 302026 Delivered HS Nearchos (Kimon) · Delivered to the Hellenic Navy at Lorient, second of four FDI HN frigates built by Naval Group.
- OCT 212026 Sunk ex-HS Bouboulina (Kortenaer) · Sunk as a target in the northern Cretan Sea during Spike missile acceptance firings with Israel, finished by a submarine torpedo.
- SEP 82026 Ordered Bergamini · Implementing arrangement signed in Rome for two Italian Navy FREMM frigates, to transfer in 2028 and 2029.
- JAN 152026 Commissioned HS Kimon (Kimon) · Commissioned in the Saronic Gulf; first new Greek frigate in 28 years.
Full inventory in 2026
147 shipsHellenic Navy
| Type | Class | Ship Name | Hull Number | Status | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal boats | |||||
| Special Operations Craft | RIB NSW | — |
—
(4 ships) |
Active | 2022 |
| Unmanned vessels | |||||
| Unmanned surface vehicle | MAGURA V5 | — | — | Captured | 2026 |
Navy
| Type | Class | Ship Name | Hull Number | Status | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amphibious ships | |||||
| Tank Landing Ships | Jason | HS Chios | L173 | Active | — |
| Jason | HS Samos | L174 | Active | — | |
| Jason | HS Ikaria | L175 | Active | — | |
| Jason | HS Lesvos | L176 | Active | — | |
| Jason | HS Rodos | L177 | Active | — | |
| LCVP-36/36F | - | ABAK | Active | — | |
| Zubr | HS Ithaca | L181 | Active | — | |
| Cargo ships | |||||
| Transport | Pandora | HS Pandora | A419 | Active | — |
| Pandora | HS Pandrosos | A420 | Active | — | |
| Passenger Transfer Ships | HS Ptolemais | A447 | Active | — | |
| Passenger Transfer Ships | HS Demetrias | A446 | Active | — | |
| Passenger Transfer Ships | HS Antigonis | A445 | Active | — | |
| Passenger Transfer Ships | HS Ammonias | A444 | Active | — | |
| Personnel Transfer Ships | HS Serifos | L195 | Active | — | |
| Personnel Transfer Ships | HS Naxos | L178 | Active | — | |
| Coastal boats | |||||
| Special Operations Craft | Agenor SOC | Agenor | - | Active | 2021 |
| Gunboats | Asheville | HS Tolmi | P229 | Active | 1989 |
| HSY-55 | HS Kasos | P57 | Active | 1993 | |
| HSY-55 | HS Polemistis | P61 | Active | 1993 | |
| Missile Boats | La Combattante IIIa | HS Laskos | P20 | Active | 1977 |
| La Combattante IIIa | HS Blessas | P21 | Active | 1977 | |
| La Combattante IIIa | HS Mykonios | P22 | Active | 1977 | |
| La Combattante IIIa | HS Troupakis | P23 | Active | 1977 | |
| La Combattante IIIb | HS Degiannis | P26 | Active | 1980 | |
| La Combattante IIIb | HS Starakis | P29 | Active | 1980 | |
| Special Operations Craft | Mark V SOC | HS Aiolos | P62 | Active | 2020 |
| Mark V SOC | HS Astrapi | P63 | Active | 2020 | |
| Mark V SOC | HS Esperos | P64 | Active | 2020 | |
| Mark V SOC | HS Kentauros | P65 | Active | 2020 | |
| Okyalos SOC | Okyalos II | P51 | Active | — | |
| Gunboats | Osprey 55 | HS Armatolos | P18 | Active | 1991 |
| Osprey 55 | HS Navmahos | P19 | Active | 1991 | |
| Osprey HSY-56A | HS Mahitis | P266 | Active | 2003 | |
| Osprey HSY-56A | HS Nikiphoros | P267 | Active | 2003 | |
| Osprey HSY-56A | HS Aittitos | P268 | Active | 2003 | |
| Osprey HSY-56A | HS Krataios | P269 | Active | 2003 | |
| Missile Boats | Super Vita | HS Roussen | P67 | Active | 2005 |
| Super Vita | HS Daniolos | P68 | Active | 2005 | |
| Super Vita | HS Krystallidis | P69 | Active | 2005 | |
| Super Vita | HS Grigoropoulos | P70 | Active | 2005 | |
| Super Vita | HS Ritsos | P71 | Active | 2005 | |
| Super Vita | HS Karathanasis | P78 | Active | 2005 | |
| Super Vita | HS Vlahakos | P79 | Active | 2005 | |
| Special Operations Craft | SuperTermoli | SOC-11 | - | Active | 2021 |
| Frigates | |||||
| Frigates | Kimon | HS Kimon New | F601 | Active | 2026 |
| Kimon | HS Nearchos New | F602 | Active | 2026 | |
| Kortenaer | HS Elli | F450 | Active | 2000 | |
| Kortenaer | HS Limnos | F451 | Active | 2000 | |
| Kortenaer | HS Adrias | F459 | Active | 2000 | |
| Kortenaer | HS Aigaion | F460 | Active | 2000 | |
| Kortenaer | HS Navarinon | F461 | Active | 2000 | |
| Kortenaer | HS Kountouriotis | F462 | Active | 2000 | |
| Kortenaer | HS Kanaris | F464 | Active | 2000 | |
| Kortenaer | HS Nikiforos Fokas | F466 | Active | 2000 | |
| MEKO-200HN | HS Hydra | F452 | Active | 1992 | |
| MEKO-200HN | HS Spetsai | F453 | Active | 1992 | |
| MEKO-200HN | HS Psara | F454 | Active | 1992 | |
| MEKO-200HN | HS Salamis | F455 | Active | 1992 | |
| Kimon | HS Phormion | F603 | Fitting Out | 2026 | |
| Bergamini | Carlo Bergamini | F 590 | Ordered | 2028 | |
| Bergamini | Virginio Fasan | F 591 | Ordered | 2029 | |
| Kimon | HS Themistokles | F604 | Ordered | 2028 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | |||||
| Mine countermeasures | Hunt | HS Europa | M62 | Active | 1986 |
| Osprey | HS Evniki | M61 | Active | 1994 | |
| Other ships | |||||
| Anti-submarine net tender | — | HS Thetis | A307 | Active | — |
| Lighthouse Tenders | — | HS Karavogiannos | A479 | Active | — |
| — | HS Lykoudis | A481 | Active | — | |
| Oceanographic & Hydrographic Survey Vessels | — | HS Pytheas | A474 | Active | — |
| — | HS Strabon | A476 | Active | — | |
| — | HS Nautilus | A478 | Active | — | |
| — | HS Akatos | AK14 | Active | — | |
| Torpedo retrievers | — | HS Evrotas | A460 | Active | — |
| — | HS Arachthos | A461 | Active | — | |
| — | HS Strymon | A462 | Active | — | |
| — | HS Nestos | A463 | Active | — | |
| Training ship | — | Kyknos I | A484 | Active | — |
| Floating Crane | Floating Crane | - | PG-4 | Active | — |
| Floating Crane | - | PG-6 | Active | — | |
| Floating Crane | - | PG-8 | Active | — | |
| Tank Landing Ships | LCM Klasse 521 | - | ABM20 | Active | — |
| LCM Klasse 521 | - | ABM21 | Active | — | |
| LCM Klasse 521 | - | ABM22 | Active | — | |
| LCM Klasse 521 | - | ABM23 | Active | — | |
| LCM Klasse 521 | - | ABM24 | Active | — | |
| LCM Klasse 521 | - | ABM25 | Active | — | |
| LCM Klasse 521 | - | ABM26 | Active | — | |
| LCM Klasse 521 | - | ABM27 | Active | — | |
| LCM Klasse 521 | - | ABM28 | Active | — | |
| LCM Klasse 521 | - | ABM29 | Active | — | |
| LCM Klasse 521 | - | ABM30 | Active | — | |
| LCU Klasse 520 | - | L170 | Active | — | |
| LCU Klasse 520 | - | L179 | Active | — | |
| LCU Klasse 520 | - | L168 | Active | — | |
| LCU Klasse 520 | - | L167 | Active | — | |
| LCU Klasse 520 | HS Herakleia | L169 | Active | — | |
| Other | Trireme | HS Olympias | - | Active | 1987 |
| Patrol boats | |||||
| Patrol | Esterel | HS Diopos Antoniou | P286 | Active | — |
| Esterel | HS Kelevstis Stamou | P287 | Active | — | |
| Island | HS Mantouvalos Ioannis | P197 | Active | 2023 | |
| Island | HS Galanis Georgios | P198 | Active | 2023 | |
| Island | HS Liaskos Antonios | P288 | Active | 2023 | |
| Island | HS Gialopsos Ektoras | P289 | Active | 2023 | |
| Submarines | |||||
| Submarines | Glavkos | HS Nireus | S111 | Active | 1995 |
| Okeanos | HS Okeanos | S118 | Active | 1979 | |
| Papanikolis | HS Papanikolis | S120 | Active | 2010 | |
| Papanikolis | HS Pipinos | S121 | Active | 2010 | |
| Papanikolis | HS Matrozos | S122 | Active | 2010 | |
| Papanikolis | HS Katsonis | S123 | Active | 2010 | |
| Poseidon | HS Amfitriti | S117 | Active | 1979 | |
| Poseidon | HS Pontos | S119 | Active | 1979 | |
| Support ships | |||||
| Tugboat | — | HS Achilles | A409 | Active | — |
| — | HS Atromitos | A410 | Active | — | |
| — | HS Adamastos | A411 | Active | — | |
| — | HS Aias | A412 | Active | — | |
| — | HS Nestor | A421 | Active | — | |
| — | HS Jason | A424 | Active | — | |
| — | HS Odysseus | A425 | Active | — | |
| — | HS Danaos | A427 | Active | — | |
| — | HS Perseus | A429 | Active | — | |
| — | HS Gigas | A432 | Active | — | |
| — | HS Minos | A436 | Active | — | |
| — | HS Pelias | A437 | Active | — | |
| — | HS Atreus | A439 | Active | — | |
| — | HS Diomedes | A440 | Active | — | |
| — | HS Theseus | A441 | Active | — | |
| — | HS Romaleos | A442 | Active | — | |
| Support | Atlas | HS Atlas I | A471 | Active | 2019 |
| Atlas | HS Heracles | A472 | Active | 2020 | |
| Atlas | HS Aias | A473 | Active | 2021 | |
| Replenishment oiler | Etna | HS Prometheus | A374 | Active | 2003 |
| Support | Lüneburg | HS Aliakmon | A470 | Active | 1993 |
| Tankers | Oil Tankers | HS Zeus | A375 | Active | — |
| Oil Tankers | HS Orion | A376 | Active | — | |
| Oil Tankers | HS Ouranos | A416 | Active | — | |
| Oil Tankers | HS Hyperion | A417 | Active | — | |
| Oil Tankers | HS Iridanos | A466 | Active | — | |
| Oil Tankers | HS Ilissos | A469 | Active | — | |
| Support | Viking Vision | HS Perseas I | A377 | Active | 2023 |
| Tankers | Water Tankers | HS Kerkini | A433 | Active | — |
| Water Tankers | HS Prespa | A434 | Active | — | |
| Water Tankers | HS Doirani | A467 | Active | — | |
| Water Tankers | HS Kallirhoe | A468 | Active | — | |
Overview
The Hellenic Navy (HN) is a significant naval power in the Eastern Mediterranean, focused on safeguarding Greece's extensive coastline, numerous islands, and maritime interests in the Aegean and Ionian Seas. It operates as a green-water navy, possessing the capability to operate in its regional littorals but with limitations on sustained blue-water deployments. The navy's maritime strategy is fundamentally shaped by the geopolitical complexities of the region, requiring robust sea control, anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) capabilities, and power projection.
The fleet's surface combatant force has historically been centered on a fleet of frigates, a mix of Hydra-class (MEKO-200HN) and the older, extensively upgraded Elli-class (Kortenaer-class) vessels. This frigate force is complemented by a numerous flotilla of fast attack missile craft, which are crucial for sea denial operations in the archipelagic environment of the Aegean Sea.
A key component of the Hellenic Navy's deterrent posture is its submarine fleet. It consists of both modern Type 214 Papanikolis-class submarines, which feature air-independent propulsion (AIP), and older, modernized Type 209 units. This underwater force provides significant stealth and anti-surface warfare capabilities. The navy also operates a number of gunboats, landing ships, and support vessels to ensure logistical independence and amphibious capability.
To counter the obsolescence of many of its principal surface combatants, the Hellenic Navy has embarked on a significant shipbuilding and acquisition program. A cornerstone of this effort is the procurement of FDI Belharra-class frigates from France, which will introduce advanced anti-air and anti-surface warfare capabilities. Plans are also advancing for a next-generation submarine program to replace the oldest Type 209 boats, ensuring the long-term viability of its underwater fleet.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many ships does Greece's navy have?
Hellenic Navy operates 142 active naval vessels. Including reserve and training ships, the total fleet size is 142 vessels.
How does Greece's navy rank globally?
Hellenic Navy ranks #18 out of 81 navies worldwide based on the SEAS Index (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength), which measures overall naval capability considering fleet composition and combat effectiveness.
Does Greece have submarines?
Yes, Hellenic Navy operates 8 submarines. These include both nuclear-powered and conventional diesel-electric submarines for various missions including strategic deterrence, anti-submarine warfare, and reconnaissance.
Does Greece have aircraft carriers?
No, Hellenic Navy does not currently operate aircraft carriers. Power projection relies on other surface combatants and land-based naval aviation.
What is the SEAS Index score of Greece?
Greece has a SEAS Index (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) score of 20.5 out of 100. This composite score weights every active hull by category (carriers and cruisers highest, then destroyers, submarines and frigates), size and age, with nuclear-powered submarines counted higher and minor and amphibious vessels capped at 30% of the combatant points; it then credits the carriers for their embarked air wing, the surface combatants for their replenishment ships and the combatants for their naval missiles, and applies a budget-based availability proxy to the whole fleet.
What types of ships does Greece's navy operate?
Hellenic Navy operates a diverse fleet including 33 coastal boats, 32 support ships, 32 other ships, 18 frigates. The fleet composition reflects the country's maritime defense priorities and strategic requirements.
Latest Data Updates
- NOV 72026 Updated Frigate HS Nearchos listed as active after her delivery on 30 October
- OCT 312026 Updated Logged the delivery of the frigate HS Nearchos
- OCT 282026 Updated Logged the target sinking of the retired frigate Bouboulina
- SEP 232026 Updated RIB NSW special operations craft added to the fleet
- SEP 232026 Updated Captured MAGURA V5 unmanned surface vessel added
- SEP 232026 Updated La Combattante IIa and Tjeld-class fast attack craft retired
- SEP 112026 Updated Two ex-Italian Bergamini-class FREMM frigates added on order, with the transfer agreement logged