HNLMS Groningen (P843)

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HNLMS Groningen (P843)
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HNLMS Groningen
History
Flag of the Netherlands.svgNetherlands
NameGroningen
OperatorNaval Jack of the Netherlands.svg  Royal Netherlands Navy
Builder Damen Group
Laid down9 April 2010
Launched21 April 2011
Commissioned29 November 2013
Identification
StatusActive
Badge KM Zr Ms Groningen (F843).svg
General characteristics
Class and type Holland-class offshore patrol vessel
Displacement3,750 tons
Length108.4 m (355 ft 8 in)
Beam16 m (52 ft 6 in)
Draught4.55 m (14 ft 11 in)
Propulsion
  • RENK CODELOD
  • 2x MAN 12V28/33D diesel engines (5400KW each)
Speed20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph)
Range5,000 nautical miles (9,300 km; 5,800 mi) at 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph)
Endurance21 days [1]
Boats & landing
craft carried
  • 1 × Fast Rescue Boat (FRB)
  • 2 × Fast Raiding Interception and Special Forces Craft (FRISC)
Complement54 (+ additional space for 40)
Sensors and
processing systems
  • Thales Integrated Mast
  • SeaMaster 400 SMILE non-rotating air warning radar
  • SeaWatcher 100 active phased array surface detection and tracking radar
  • GateKeeper Electro-optical 360° surveillance system
Armament
Aircraft carried1 x NH90 helicopter [2]
Aviation facilitiesfully equipped hangar and flight deck for one medium-sized helicopter

HNLMS Groningen is a Holland-class offshore patrol vessel operated by the Royal Netherlands Navy.

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The vessel was built in the Romanian shipyards in Galati, by the Dutch firm Damen Group. [3]

Integrated mast module

The integrated mast module (IMM) has been built to an innovative concept. The mast houses all systems which form the "eyes and ears" of the ship. The ship can efficiently detect pirate and smuggling boats while keeping an eye on the skies as well. For the first time camera, radar and communications antenna systems are merged into one mast structure. This allows the ship to see flying and floating objects. The means of communication in the mast making it possible to carry out worldwide operations in conjunction with aircraft and ships.

Service history

2012

In late 2012 Groningen was exercising with HNLMS Friesland when MV Baltic Ace sank after a collision with another ship. Both Holland-class offshore patrol vessels assisted in the search for survivors. [4]

2014

On 28 April, Groningen departed Den Helder for deployment to the Caribbean on counter-drug operations and coast guard duties. On her way to the Caribbean she completed multiple exercises with six other European navies (MAOC-N).

In early June Groningen received an overnight notification from the US Coast Guard. A patrol plane saw a boat, a so-called go-fast, heading north at high speed. A US helicopter on board the ship took off immediately. Groningen itself headed to the specified location off the coast of Panama. When the smugglers heard the helicopter, they jettisoned their cargo. Groningen arrived moments later. The crew managed to retrieve multiple packages of drugs from the water. They recovered about half of the estimated 300 kilograms (660 lb).

The three smugglers were arrested and transferred to the Coast Guard. [5] She returned home to Vlissingen on 5 September for a short maintenance period. [6]

On 29 December two Russian navy vessels, the destroyer Vice-Admiral Kulakov and a tug from the Sliva-class sailed along the Dutch coast being escorted by Groningen. [7]

2015

On 9 August Groningen departed Den Helder for a four-month deployment off the coast of Somalia, as part of the EU anti-piracy mission Atalanta. [8] On 11 December she sailed back into her homeport. [9]

2016

In 2016 Groningen was deployed to the Caribbean on counter-drug operations and coast guard duties.

2018

In December 2018, the Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) was reported to be planning to trial a new crewing concept for its Holland-class offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) and selected Groningen for this two-year long pilot project. The main purpose of the project is to provide clarity for crews to know when they are deployed and when they are back home. [10]

2020

On 19 July, the ships NH90 helicopter crashed off the coast of Aruba, killing two crew members and injuring two passengers. The Dutch Ministry of Defence launched an investigation, grounding all of the country's NH90s until more is known. [11] [12]

2023

In 2023 HNLMS Groningen was fitted with a Hull Vane, which led to a 16% fuel reduction at 17.5 knots and 10% across the full usage profile. [13]

See also

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References

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  2. ↑ "Oceangoing Patrol Vessel" (in Dutch). Navy Inside. Archived from the original on 4 May 2007. Retrieved 5 August 2008.
  3. ↑ "The Netherlands: Damen Schelde Naval Starts SAT for Patrol Vessel Zeeland". World Maritime News. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
  4. ↑ "Navy deployed for rescue in North Sea". Ministry of Defence. Archived from the original on 19 August 2016. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
  5. ↑ "Patrol Vessel captures drugs in Panama". Ministry of Defence. Archived from the original on 19 August 2016. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
  6. ↑ "Groningen back from the West". Ministry of Defence. Archived from the original on 19 August 2016. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
  7. ↑ "Groningen escorts Russian navy in North Sea". Ministry of Defence. Archived from the original on 19 August 2016. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
  8. ↑ "Patrol Vessel for the first time on anti-piracy mission". Ministry of Defence. Archived from the original on 19 August 2016. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
  9. ↑ "Appreciation for returning piracy fighter HNLMS Groningen". Ministry of Defence. Archived from the original on 19 August 2016. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
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  11. ↑ "2 militairen omgekomen bij helikoptercrash in Caribische Zee". rijksoverheid.nl. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  12. ↑ "NH-90 helikopter Zr.Ms. Groningen neergestort". marineschepen.nl. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  13. ↑ Richard Scott (27 December 2023). "RNLN patrol ship Hull Vane retrofit matches predicted performance". Naval News.
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