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Navyยท ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด Romania

Romanian Naval Forces

The Romanian Naval Forces operates 33 active ships in 2026 โ€” 3 frigates, 8 corvettes, 2 patrol vessels, 8 coastal craft, 6 mine warfare ships, 6 auxiliaries. It ranks #51 of 80 navies worldwide, with 3 more hulls on order or under construction.

Active ships
332026
Total ships
38
Major combatants
3
SEAS Index (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength)
15.5/ 100
Global rank: #51 / 80
The score reflects a fleet of 3 major combatants, 8 light combatants and 16 minor vessels out of 33 active vessels, weighted by combat effectiveness.
How this score is calculated
Fleet Composition
  • Corvettes 8
  • Coastal boats 8
  • Mine Warfare ships 7
  • Support ships 6
  • Submarines 1 +3
  • Frigates 3
  • Patrol boats 2
In serviceOn order
Recent navy events Updated daily
  1. JUN 202026 Commissioned Contraamiral August Roman (Hisar) ยท Commissioned at Istanbul, ex-TCG Akhisar, Romania's first newly built warship in 35 years.
  2. AUG 42025 Commissioned Cฤƒpitan Constantin Dumitrescu (Sandown) ยท Commissioned at Rosyth as ex-HMS Pembroke, second ex-Royal Navy Sandown-class minehunter.
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Full inventory in 2026

38 ships

Navy

Type Class Ship Name Hull Number Status Year
Coastal boats
River monitor Mihail Kogฤƒlniceanu โ€” โ€”
(3 ships) 		Active โ€”
Riverine armored patrol boat Smรขrdan โ€” โ€”
(5 ships) 		Active โ€”
Corvettes
Light multirole corvette Hisar Contraamiral August Roman New 261 Active โ€”
Missile corvette Tarantul Zborul NPR 188 Active โ€”
Tarantul Pescฤƒruศ™ul NPR 189 Active โ€”
Tarantul Lฤƒstunul NPR 190 Active โ€”
Multipurpose corvette Tetal-I Vice-Amiral Eugeniu Roศ™ca Cvt 263 Active โ€”
Tetal-I Amiral Petre Bฤƒrbuneanu Cvt 260 Active โ€”
Tetal-II Contraamiral Eustaศ›iu Sebastian Cvt 264 Active โ€”
Tetal-II Contraamiral Horia Macellariu Cvt 265 Active โ€”
Frigates
Multipurpose Frigate Mฤƒrฤƒศ™eศ™ti Mฤƒrฤƒศ™eศ™ti F-111 Active โ€”
Type 22 Regele Ferdinand F-221 Active โ€”
Type 22 Regina Maria F-222 Active โ€”
Mine Warfare ships
Minelayer Cosar Viceamiral Constantin Bฤƒlescu PM-274 Active โ€”
Minesweeper Musca Lt. Lupu Dinescu DM-25 Active โ€”
Musca Lt. Dimitrie Nicolescu DM-29 Active โ€”
Musca Slt. Alexandru Axente DM-30 Active โ€”
Minehunter Sandown Sublocotenent Ion Ghiculescu M270 Active โ€”
Sandown Cฤƒpitan Constantin Dumitrescu M271 Active โ€”
Minesweeper Musca Lt. Remus Lepri DM-24 Non Commissioned โ€”
Patrol boats
Diving Patrol Boat โ€” Saturn โ€” Active โ€”
โ€” Venus โ€” Active โ€”
Submarines
Conventional Submarine Kilo Delfinul S-521 Non Commissioned 1986
Attack submarine Scorpรจne โ€” โ€”
(3 ships) 		Planned โ€”
Support ships
Diving Support Vessel โ€” Grigore Antipa โ€” Active โ€”
Diver Support and Intervention Vessel โ€” Grozavul โ€” Active โ€”
Combat Diver Logistics Support Ship โ€” Midia โ€” Active โ€”
Command River Ship โ€” MUREศ˜ โ€” Active โ€”
Training ship Blohm & Voss Mircea โ€” Active 1938
Constanศ›a Constanศ›a โ€” Active โ€”

Overview

The Romanian Naval Forces center their maritime strategy on the defense of sovereign waters in the Black Sea and the protection of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), with specific emphasis on offshore energy infrastructure in the Neptun Deep sector. The national defense doctrine prioritizes the security of the maritime flank of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the maintenance of free navigation along the Danube River, which serves as a strategic inland waterway. Secondary missions include search and rescue, maritime law enforcement, and participation in international crisis management operations.

The fleet is structured around a core of surface combatants consisting of Type 22 frigates, the Regele Ferdinand and Regina Maria, and the domestically constructed frigate Mฤƒrฤƒศ™eศ™ti. Corvette capabilities are maintained through the Admiral Petre Bฤƒrbuneanu and Rear-Admiral Eustaศ›iu Sebastian classes. For riverine operations, the navy operates a specialized flotilla of armored monitors and patrol craft designed for the Danube environment. The submarine force is currently non-operational, consisting of a single Kilo-class vessel, Delfinul, though there are active programs to reconstitute this capability. Naval aviation assets consist of IAR-330 Puma Naval helicopters, which are equipped for anti-submarine warfare, maritime surveillance, and medical evacuation.

Domestic shipbuilding remains centered at the Galaศ›i and Mangalia shipyards, which operate in collaboration with international defense contractors. Recent procurement focuses on mine countermeasures and coastal defense capabilities. In 2025, the navy expanded its fleet with the acquisition of Sandown-class minehunters from the United Kingdom to address the threat of drifting sea mines in the Black Sea. Furthermore, the defense ministry is currently executing a program to deploy Naval Strike Missile (NSM) coastal defense batteries. Ongoing modernization efforts for 2026 include the acquisition of diesel-electric submarines, with the Scorpรจne-class being the selected platform for procurement to restore underwater strike and surveillance functions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many ships does Romania's navy have?
Romanian Naval Forces operates 33 active naval vessels. Including reserve and training ships, the total fleet size is 38 vessels.
How does Romania's navy rank globally?
Romanian Naval Forces ranks #51 out of 80 navies worldwide based on the SEAS Index (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength), which measures overall naval capability considering fleet composition and combat effectiveness.
Does Romania have submarines?
Yes, Romanian Naval Forces operates 4 submarines. These include both nuclear-powered and conventional diesel-electric submarines for various missions including strategic deterrence, anti-submarine warfare, and reconnaissance.
Does Romania have aircraft carriers?
No, Romanian Naval Forces 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 Romania?
Romania has a SEAS Index (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) score of 15.5 out of 100. This composite score measures overall naval capability, with capital ships (carriers, cruisers) weighted highest, followed by major combatants (destroyers, submarines, frigates), and light combatants.
What types of ships does Romania's navy operate?
Romanian Naval Forces operates a diverse fleet including 8 corvettes, 8 coastal boats, 7 mine warfare ships, 6 support ships. The fleet composition reflects the country's maritime defense priorities and strategic requirements.
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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 102026 Updated Navy overview updated
  2. JUL 252026 Updated 2 fleet events recorded
  3. JUL 242026 Updated Sandown linked to its equipment page
  4. JUL 112026 Updated Fleet event recorded; name, registration and status updated
  5. JAN 142026 Updated 30 inventory entries added across 15 ship classes; navy overview added