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| Firm to refurbish two Dutch submarines | |
| The
Star 20 Dec 2000 |
In anticipation of a purchase of submarines by the Government for the Royal Malaysian Navy, PSC-Naval Dockyard Sdn Bhd has brought in two Swordfish-class submarines to be refurbished and modernized. . . . . . .the submarines . .would be offered to the Malaysian Government or other interested parties after they were upgraded.. . . . . . . |
| Shipbuilding giant in tie-up with RDM | |
| Emedia 20 Dec 2000 |
Local shipbuilding giant PSC-Naval Dockyard Sdn Bhd (NDSB) is teaming up with the Dutch RDM (Rotterdamsche Droogdok Maatschappij) Submarines to supply the Royal Malaysian Navy with submarines. . . . . . . |
| Almost fully booked | |
| Email Dec 2000 |
The "agendas" of Dolfijn (4) and Bruinvis are both already booked for a total of 8 months in 2001. |
| Submarine/Tender dispositions week 51 - 52 | ||||
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Various Sources |
Walrus (2) | Ships lift | Maintenance | Den Helder |
| Dolfijn (4) | Dock 19 | - | Den Helder | |
| Bruinvis | Dock 19 | -? | Den Helder | |
| Zeeleeuw (2) | Dock 19 | Maintenance? | Den Helder | |
| Mercuur (4) | 18 Dec 08:00 Dock 19 South |
Arrival | Den Helder | |
| Submarine/Tender dispositions week 48 - 50 | ||||
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Various Sources |
Walrus (2) | - | Maintenance | Den Helder |
| Dolfijn (4) | 1 Dec 1-4 Dec 4 Dec 16 Dec |
Arrival Visit Departure Arrival |
Plymouth (U.K.) Plymouth (U.K.) Plymouth (U.K.) Den Helder |
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| Bruinvis | - | Maintenance? | Den Helder | |
| Zeeleeuw (2) | - | Maintenance | Den Helder | |
| Mercuur (4) | 6 Dec 11 - 15 Dec 15 Dec |
Arrival Visit Departure |
Kristiansand (Norway) Arendal (Norway) Arendal (Norway) |
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| Subs on their way | |
| Email 14 Nov 2000 |
The heavy-dock vessel Smit-Explorer with on board the two submarines is expected to arrive in Lumut (Malaysia) on Dec 14th. The submarines will be refitted, with RDM assistance, at the PSC-Naval Dockyard Sdn Bhd in Lumut. After the refit they will be offered to the Malaysian navy as lease/training boats. . |
| Submarine exercise in The Netherlands | |
| NATO Oct 2000 |
The second phase of the submarine exercise Cooperative Poseidon took place from 9 to 13 October in Den Helder, The Netherlands - Phase 1 was held in Stockholm in March of this year. This exercise aimed to develop common safety procedures between NATO and Partner countries in order to reduce the risk of submarine accidents. During Phase 1, Partners were introduced to NATO submarine safety procedures; during Phase 2, they were able to put these procedures into practice through computer simulations. |
| Dutch sub on the high seas | |
| Dutch
Navy 14 Oct 2000 |
It has taken a long time, but finally a Dutch sub is ready for sea again. The Dolfijn(4) will depart from Den Helder at 10:00 hrs on Nov 25. The necessary trials are already conducted in the harbour. Dolfijn(4) will visit Plymouth (England) next weekend and is expected back in Den Helder on Dec 16. |
| Submarine/Tender dispositions week 41 - 47 | ||||
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Various Sources |
Walrus (2) | - | Maintenance | Den Helder |
| Dolfijn (4) | 23 Nov | Departure | Den Helder | |
| Bruinvis | - | Maintenance | Den Helder | |
| Zeeleeuw (2) | - | Maintenance | Den Helder | |
| Mercuur (4) | 13 Oct 10 Nov 13 Nov 17 Nov |
Arrival Arrival Departure Arrival |
Den Helder Hull (U.K.) Hull (U.K.) Den Helder |
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| Next steps in the 'Egypt deal' | |
| Email 19 Oct 2000 |
As was already reported Egypt has signed a LOI (letter of intent) with RDM for a submarine . The next step in the process is a MOU between the Royal Netherlands Navy and the Egyptian Navy. After the MOU the contract negotiations, in which Ingalls Shipbuilding will be the prime contractor, will start. One of the next meetings in the process will be during the EURONAVAL exhibition/conference. |
| Walrus class valve defects | |
| Dutch
Navy 24 Oct 2000 |
The 'emergency' repair on the
snort-exhaust valves of Dolfijn (4) and Bruinvis has gone
much better/smoother then expected. Therefore the submarine service will
investigate whether a repair on Zeeleeuw(2)'s valve is possible as
well. In May 2001 Walrus(2) will be the first sub to be fitted with a brand new 'snort exhaust closing valve'. The Italian manufacturer can not deliver the valve any sooner. |
| Walrus class valve defects | |
| Email 23 Oct 2000 |
To fix the exhaust valve problems (see Aug 25 and Sep) Dolfijn (4) and Bruinvis will be fitted with repaired valves, Zeeleeuw (2) and Walrus (2) will receive brand new valves. At a later date the repaired valves of Dolfijn (4) and Bruinvis will be replaced by new ones as well. When all goes as planned the Dolfijn (4) will make her next voyage on Nov. 25 and Bruinvis on Dec. 7. Both voyages without any diving depth restrictions. |
| Subs shipped to Malaysia | |
| Email Oct 20 2000 |
Today, the 20th of Oct, the Smit Explorer (a heavy dock vessel) with on board two ex-Royal Netherlands Navy submarines, Zwaardvis (2) and Tijgerhaai (2) will depart for Malaysia. The between RDM and the Malaysian government is not yet closed, but since the subs are already shipped to Malaysia RDM Submarines must be very confident the deal will be closed soon. |
| Bruinvis re-commissioned | |
|
Bruinvis homepage Oct 2000 |
Bruinvis has left the Den Helder Naval Shipyard on 29 Sep and is currently moored at dock 19 of the Den Helder Naval Base. She is officially re-commissioned on 6 Oct. Bruinvis will make a short 'work-up' trip in December. Her departure date will probably be Dec. 7. |
| Malaysia to lease submarines from the Netherlands | |
| JDW Oct 18 2000 |
Malaysia is negotiating a five-year lease contract with RDM Submarines of the Netherlands for the transfer of two ex-Royal Netherlands Navy -class submarines, Zwaardvis and Tijgerhaai. |
| Egypt intent on Moray submarines | ||||
| JDW Oct 17 2000 |
The Egyptian government has signed a letter of intent (LoI) to purchase two new Dutch-designed -class diesel-electric submarines from an industry team led by Litton Ingalls Shipbuilding. . | |||
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| Submarine/Tender dispositions week 41 | ||||
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Various Sources |
Walrus (2) | - | Maintenance | Den Helder |
| Dolfijn (4) | - | Maintenance | Den Helder | |
| Bruinvis | - | Maintenance | Den Helder | |
| Zeeleeuw (2) | - | Maintenance | Den Helder | |
| Mercuur (4) | 13 Oct | Arrival | Den Helder | |
| letter of intent signed between RDM and Egypt | ||||
|
NRC/RD Sept 28-29 2000 |
RDM's first Moray submarine is almost sold. The Egyptian government and the Dutch RDM shipyard signed a letter of intent for the sell of two submarines. These Dutch submarines will be constructed in the USA. Therefore a consortium was founded between , Ingalls Shipbuilding en Lockheed Martin Undersea Systems. RDM will provided the designs. . | |||
| Dolfijn (4) repairs completed in Dec 2000 | ||||
| Email Sept 23 2000 |
It is planned to complete the 'exhaust valve' repairs of Dolfijn (4) in December 2000. If the repairs are going as planned the submarine will make a trip to the U.K. during the last two weeks of this year. | |||
| Submarine/Tender dispositions week 36 - 39 | ||||
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Various Sources |
Walrus (2) | - | Maintenance | Den Helder |
| Dolfijn (4) | - | Maintenance | Den Helder | |
| Bruinvis | - | Maintenance | Den Helder | |
| Zeeleeuw (2) | - | Maintenance | Den Helder | |
| Mercuur (4) | - | - | Den Helder | |
| Walrus class valve defects | |
|
Various Sep 2000 |
The valve problem (see
Aug 25) is so serious that all
four class
boats have been withdrawn from active service. Inspection showed 'micro
fractures' en 'micro rust' (tension corrosion) on the inboard closing
valves of the diesel engine exhaust. These closing valves prevent water from entering the exhaust when the sub is submerged. This means that the valves are exposed to the full hydrostatic pressure outside the sub. For safety there are two valves fitted, an inboard and an outboard valve, which are both designed to withstand the full hydrostatic pressure at maximum diving depth (over 300 M). Two boats can be repaired temporarily (the valves can be repaired) within a few months. The two other subs will be withdrawn from active duty for a much longer period, about 8 to 12 months, because of the long delivery times of the Italian valve manufacturer. The valves of these latter two subs are damaged to such an extend that a 'quick' repair is impossible. It is estimated that the first repaired valve can be fitted in the second half of November 2000 and the second probably early December 2000. The cost per submarine, for all four subs, will be about 700000 Dutch guilders (300000 Euro). |
| Maintenance costs | |
| 2001
National Budget Sept 2000 |
The maintenance cost of Dutch subs (as listed in the national budget 2001) are as follows: 2002: 700000 guilders, 2003: 700000 and for 2004 the sum of 1 million Dutch guilders. It is expected that is this maintenance will be done by the Navy Yard in Den Helder. |
| Readiness Dutch Subs | |
| 2001
National Budget Sept 2000 |
The readiness of Dutch subs (as listed
in the national budget 2001) is as follows: Immediately: 1 boat, short term: 2 boats, long term: 1 boat. |
| Days at sea | |
| 2001
National Budget Sept 2000 |
The 'days at sea' stats for the Dutch submarines as listed in the 2001 national budget is as follows: 1999: 472. 2000 estimate: 480, and also 480 days at sea are estimated for 2001 and 2002. |
| Submarine/Tender dispositions week 35 | ||||
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Various Sources |
Walrus (2) | - | Dock 19 | Den Helder |
| Dolfijn (4) | - | Dock 19 | Den Helder | |
| Bruinvis | - | Ships lift? | Den Helder | |
| Zeeleeuw (2) | - | Ships lift | Den Helder | |
| Mercuur (4) | - | Dock 19 | Den Helder- | |
| RDM submarines for Malaysia | |
| NRC 30 Aug 2000 | It is reported that the RDM yard will probably sell the two decommissioned class submarines to Malaysia (as was already reported on this site in April 2000, but after a request of RDM this info was deleted from this site). At a later date RDM will also deliver two newly built submarines. . |
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| RDM/Ingalls/Egypt deal not dead | |
| NRC 31 Aug 2000 | It is reported that the submarine deal is not off. Talks are still going on. |
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| Walrus class valve defects | |
| E-mail 25 Aug |
on board the submarines Walrus (2) and Zeeleeuw (2) a defect on the 'afsluitkleppen' (closing valves) has been reported. The valves of the boats Bruinvis and Dolfijn (4) are currently being checked. These valves prevent seawater from entering the exhaust system when a submarine submerges. The defect was discovered during routine maintenance at the Dutch Navy Yard in Den Helder. Navy spokesman A. Meeldijk stated " . . possibly the problem is corrosion or fractures . .the safety of the crews has not been in danger at all since the valve system is backed up by an other system . . " |
| Submarine/Tender dispositions week 34 | ||||
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Various Sources |
Walrus (2) | - | Dock 19 | Den Helder |
| Dolfijn (4) | - | Dock 19 | Den Helder | |
| Bruinvis | - | Ships lift? | Den Helder | |
| Zeeleeuw (2) | - | Ships lift | Den Helder | |
| Mercuur (4) | - | Dock 19 | Den Helder- | |
| Walrus(2) docking/overhaul | ||||
| E-mail 7 July |
Ltz. I H. de Groot. is relieved from his Walrus (2) command. No new commander has been appointed since a long docking/overhaul is planned for the Walrus (2). | |||
| Submarine/Tender dispositions week 31 | ||||
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Various Sources |
Walrus (2) | - | Dock 19 | Den Helder |
| Dolfijn (4) | - | Dock 19 | Den Helder | |
| Bruinvis | - | - | Den Helder | |
| Zeeleeuw (2) | - | Dock 19 | Den Helder | |
| Mercuur (4) | - | - | - | |
| Bruinvis commissioned once again | ||||
|
Bruinvis homepage 7 July |
The refit of Bruinvis is almost completed, so the submarine is transported from shore to water once again. She is currently (20 July) still moored at dock 60 of the Den Helder Navy yard. Bruinvis is also officially commissioned again (7 July). | |||
| Submarine/Tender dispositions week 30 | ||||
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Various Sources |
Walrus (2) | - | Dock 19 | Den Helder |
| Dolfijn (4) | - | Dock 19 | Den Helder | |
| Bruinvis | - | Navy yard | Den Helder | |
| Zeeleeuw (2) | - | Dock 19 | Den Helder | |
| Mercuur (4) | - | - | - | |
| Submarine/Tender dispositions week 29 | ||||
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Various Sources |
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| Dolfijn (4) | 14 - 16 July | Dock 19 | Den Helder | |
| Walrus (2) | - | Dock 19 | Den Helder | |
| Bruinvis | - | - | - | |
| Zeeleeuw (2) | 20 July | Ships lift | Den Helder | |
| Mercuur (4) | 17 July | Departure | Saint Malo, France | |
| 20 July | Arrival | Den Helder | ||
| Submarine/Tender dispositions week 27 | ||||
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Various Sources |
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| Dolfijn (4) | - | At sea | - | |
| Bruinvis | since 7 July | Dock 60 | Den Helder navy yard | |
| Mercuur (4) | 3 July | Departure | London, UK | |
| 7 July | Arrival | Saint Malo, France | ||
| Submarine/Tender dispositions week 26 | ||||
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Various Sources |
Walrus (2) | 25 - 26 June | Visit | Loch Fyne, Scotland |
| Dolfijn (4) | 27 June | Arrival | Dublin, Ireland | |
| 2 July | Departure | Dublin, Ireland | ||
| Bruinvis | - | - | - | |
| Mercuur (4) | 26 June | Departure | Flekkefjord, Norway | |
| 30 June | Arrival | London, UK | ||
| Submarine/Tender dispositions week 25 | ||||
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Various Sources |
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| Dolfijn (4) | 19 June | Arrival | Loch Ewe, Scotland | |
| 20 June | Departure | Loch Ewe, Scotland | ||
| Bruinvis | ||||
| Zeeleeuw (2) | 23 June | Arrival | Den Helder | |
| Mercuur (4) | 19 June | Departure | Udevalla, Sweden | |
| 23 June | Arrival | Flekkefjord, Norway | ||
| Submarine/Tender dispositions week 24 | ||||
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Various Sources |
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| Dolfijn (4) | - | At sea | - | |
| Bruinvis | ||||
| Zeeleeuw (2) | 12 June | Arrival | 'Keftacex', Iceland | |
| 16 June | Departure | 'Keftacex', Iceland | ||
| 16 June | Arrival | Reykjavik, Iceland | ||
| Mercuur (4) | 12 June | Departure | Aalborg, Denmark | |
| 16 June | Arrival | Udevalla, Sweden | ||
| Submarine/Tender dispositions week 23 | ||||
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Various Sources |
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| Dolfijn (4) | 5 June | Arrival | Faslane, UK | |
| 6 June | Departure | Faslane, UK | ||
| Bruinvis | ||||
| Zeeleeuw (2) | - | At sea | - | |
| Submarine/Tender dispositions week 22 | ||||
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Various Sources |
Walrus (2) | 31 May | Departure | Zeebrugge, Belgium |
| 1 June | Arrival | Den Helder | ||
| Dolfijn (4) | 29 May | Departure | Devonport, UK | |
| Bruinvis | ||||
| Zeeleeuw (2) | 30 May | Departure | New York, USA | |
| 3 June | Visits | Halifax, Canada | ||
| Submarine/Tender dispositions week 21 | ||||
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Various Sources |
Walrus (2) | 28 May | Arrival | Zeebrugge, Belgium |
| Dolfijn (4) | 26 May | Arrival | Devonport, UK | |
| Bruinvis | ||||
| Zeeleeuw (2) | 25 May | Arrival | New York, USA | |
| Submarine/Tender dispositions week 20 | ||||
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Various Sources |
Walrus (2) | 16 May | Arrival | Gibraltar |
| 18 May | Departure | Gibraltar | ||
| Zeeleeuw (2) | 16 May | Departure | Baltimore, USA | |
| Bruinvis | ||||
| Submarine/Tender dispositions week 19 | ||||
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Various Sources |
Walrus (2) | - | At sea | - |
| Zeeleeuw (2) | 11 May | Arrival | Baltimore, USA | |
| Submarine/Tender dispositions week 18 | ||||
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Various Sources |
Walrus (2) | 1 May | Departure | Brest, France |
| Dolfijn (4) | - | Dock 19 | Den Helder | |
| Bruinvis | - | Ships lift | Den Helder | |
| Zeeleeuw (2) | 1 May | Departure | Norfolk, VA USA | |
| Mercuur (4) | ?1 May | Arrival | Den Helder | |
| Dutch subs for Egypt/Malaysia. | |
|
Email Apr 2000 |
According to the newest rumours the submarine deal between the Dutch is off. But it is also reported (rumours) that there are negotiations between about the sale of the two decommissioned (and bought by RDM) ex-Dutch Navy -class submarines. The Malaysian Navy would use one, or both, of these subs as training boats. |
| Submarine/Tender dispositions week 17 | ||||
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Various Sources |
Walrus (2) | 28 Apr | Arrival | Brest, France |
| Dolfijn (4) | - | Dock 19 | Den Helder | |
| Bruinvis | - | Ships lift | Den Helder | |
| Zeeleeuw (2) | 24 Apr | Departure | Charleston, SC U.S.A. | |
| 28 Apr | Arrival | Norfolk, VA USA | ||
| Mercuur (4) | 26 Apr | Departure | Liverpool, UK | |
| Reunion: Walrus (1) and Zeeleeuw (1) crews | |
| Email Apr 2000 |
Nick Kuyper is organizing a reunion on 1 Sept 2000 for the commissioning crews of the class submarines Walrus (1) and Zeeleeuw (1). |
| Submarine/Tender dispositions week 16 | ||||
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Various Sources |
Walrus (2) | 17 Apr | Departure | La Coruna, Spain |
| Dolfijn (4) | - | Dock 18 | Den Helder | |
| Bruinvis | - | Ships lift | Den Helder | |
| Zeeleeuw (2) | 20 Apr | Arrival | Charleston, SC U.S.A. | |
| Mercuur (4) | 17 Apr | Departure | El Ferrol, Spain | |
| Submarine/Tender dispositions week 15 | ||||
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Various Sources |
Walrus (2) | 12 Apr | Arrival | La Coruna, Spain |
| Dolfijn (4) | 10 Apr | Departure | Bergen, Norway | |
| 15 Apr | Arrival | Den Helder | ||
| Bruinvis | - | Ships lift | Den Helder | |
| Zeeleeuw (2) | - | At sea | - | |
| Mercuur (4) | 12 Apr | Arrival | La Coruna, Spain | |
| 13 Apr | Departure | La Coruna, Spain | ||
| 13 Apr | Arrival | El Ferrol, Spain | ||
| Canadian officer on board Walrus(2) | |
|
Helderse Courant 7 Apr 2000 |
The Canadian Navigation Officer Alex Kooiman (30) is stationed on board the Dutch submarine Walrus (2) (almost 3 years already) as a result of a Netherlands/Canada exchange program, which exists already 7 years. He is the third Canadian officer that participates in this program. |
| Submarine/Tender dispositions week 14 | ||||
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Various Sources |
Walrus (2) | - | U.K. southern waters | Participating in U.K. FOST exercise. |
| Dolfijn (4) | 7 Apr | Arrival | Bergen, Norway | |
| Bruinvis | - | Ships lift | Den Helder | |
| Zeeleeuw (2) | - | At sea | - | |
| Mercuur (4) | ? | Departure | Plymouth, U.K. | |
| Submarine/Tender dispositions week 13 | ||||
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Various Sources |
Walrus (2) | 27 Mar | Departure | Devonport, U.K. |
| Dolfijn (4) | - | Dock 19 | Den Helder | |
| Bruinvis | - | Ships lift | Den Helder | |
| Zeeleeuw (2) | ?27 Mar | - | Willemstad, Curaçao | |
| 30 Mar | Departure | Willemstad, Curaçao | ||
| Mercuur (4) | 2 Apr | Arrival | Plymouth, U.K. | |
| Zeeleeuw(2) will participate in 'Sail Baltimore' | |
| WWW 20 Mar 2000 |
It is expected that Zeeleeuw (2) will visit Baltimore (U.S.A.) from 11 to 16 May 2000 in order to participate in 'Sail Baltimore'. She will be moored at N. Locust Point. |
| RDM sues Portugal | |
| R.D.M. | According to this website one of the problems (reported by the Portuguese) of the Moray design was the fact that the batteries were place on one side of the sub. More reliable sources stated that this is complete nonsense. Click to find out the real reasons. |
| Submarine/Tender dispositions week 12 | ||||
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Various Sources |
Walrus (2) | |||
| 20 Mar | Dock 19 | Den Helder | ||
| 24 Mar | Arrival | Devonport, U.K. | ||
| 27 Mar | Departure | Devonport, U.K. | ||
| Dolfijn (4) | 20 - 26 Mar | Dock 19 | Den Helder | |
| Zeeleeuw (2) | 26 Mar | Arrival | Willemstad, Curaçao | |
| Bruinvis | - | Ships lift | Den Helder | |
| Mercuur (4) | 20 - 26 Mar | Dock 19 | Den Helder | |
| Submarine/Tender dispositions week 11 | ||||
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Various Sources |
Walrus (2) | |||
| 13 - 15 Mar | Dock 19 | Den Helder | ||
| 18 Mar at 14:00 | Departure | Den Helder | ||
| Dolfijn (4) | 16 Mar at 11:00 | Arrival | Den Helder | |
| Zeeleeuw (2) | - | - | - | |
| Bruinvis | - | Ships lift | Den Helder | |
| Mercuur (4) | 15 Mar | Arrival | La Coruna, Spain | |
| 16 Mar | Departure | La Coruna, Spain | ||
| 17 Mar at 09:00 | Arrival | Den Helder | ||
| Commanders training/exam on board Dolfijn(4) | |
| Email 26 Feb 2000 |
During Dolfijn (4)'s current voyage there is a so called 'commanders training/exam' on board Dolfijn (4), the exam will probably be held during Dolfijn (4)'s next trip. One of the guys that passes this training/exam will be the future commander of Bruinvis, which is currently being overhauled and has no commander. |
| Submarine/Tender dispositions week 10 | ||||
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Various Sources |
Walrus (2) | 6 Mar | Dock 19 | Den Helder |
| Dolfijn (4) | 10 Mar | Arrival | Leith | |
| Zeeleeuw (2) | 6 Mar | Dock 19 | Den Helder | |
| 10 Mar | Departure | Den Helder | ||
| Bruinvis | - | Ships lift | Den Helder | |
| Mercuur (4) | 6 Mar | Dock 19 | Den Helder | |
| Submarine/Tender dispositions week 9 | ||||
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Various Sources |
Walrus (2) | 2 - 5 Mar | Dock 19 | Den Helder |
| Zeeleeuw (2) | 2 - 5 Mar | Dock 19 | Den Helder | |
| Bruinvis | - | Ships lift | Den Helder | |
| Mercuur (4) | 2 - 5 Mar | Dock 19 | Den Helder | |
| Portuguese court "refuses" Dutch lawsuit | |
| Publico | On January 14, 2000, the Portuguese newspaper Publico featured an article saying that the Portuguese courts had "refused" action against the Portuguese Ministry of Defence by the Dutch RDM Submarines B.V. . |
| Submarine/Tender dispositions week 8 | ||||
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Various Sources |
Walrus (2) | 21 Feb | Departure | Kristiansand |
| 23 Feb, 10:00 hrs | Arrival | Den Helder | ||
| 24 Feb | Dock 19 | Den Helder | ||
| Dolfijn (4) | 23 Feb | Arrival | Kristiansand | |
| 27 Feb | Departure | Kristiansand | ||
| Zeeleeuw (2) | - | Dock 19 | Den Helder | |
| Bruinvis | - | Ships lift | Den Helder | |
| Mercuur (4) | 21 Feb | Arrival | Kristiansand | |
| 23 Feb | Departure | Kristiansand | ||
| 25 Feb, 10:00 hrs | Arrival | Den Helder | ||
| Submarine/Tender dispositions week 7 | ||||
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Various Sources |
Walrus (2) | 18 Feb | Arrival | Kristiansand |
| Dolfijn (4) | 20 Feb | Departure | Den Helder | |
| Mercuur (4) | 19 Feb | Departure | Den Helder | |
| Submarine/Tender dispositions week 6 | ||||
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Various Sources |
Walrus (2) | 11 Feb, 14:00 hrs | Departure | Den Helder |
| Dolfijn (4) | 11 Feb | Dock 19 | Den Helder | |
| Bruinvis | - | Ships lift | Den Helder | |
| Zeeleeuw (2) | 11 Feb | Dock 19 | Den Helder | |
| Mercuur (4) | 11 Feb | Dock 19 | Den Helder | |
| Sea/Harbour days | |
| Marine Nieuws | In 2000 a total of 480 Sea / Harbour days is planned. |
| Bruinvis refit | |
| Marine Nieuws | In August 1999 the "Meerjarig Onderhoud" maintenance of Bruinvis was started. It is expected the maintenance is completed before the end of 2000 |
| Reunion Smaldeel-1(1960), including Zwaardvis(1) | |
| Email Aug 1999 |
On March 3 2000 there will be a
reunion for all sailors of the ships that were part of Smaldeel 1. The
Smaldeel 1 consisted of: cruiser Hr.Ms. De Ruyter, destroyer
Hr.Ms. Limburg, destroyer Hr.Ms. Drente, destroyer
Hr.Ms. Gelderland, frigate Hr.Ms. De Bitter and submarine
Hr.Ms. Zwaardvis (1). The
sailors of the ships rescued many earthquake victims in Agadir (Morocco).
Read the article posted on the Dutch Sub-Board or contact Ben Timmermans (avomprev@tref.nl) for more information. |
| Modernization of the Dutch submarines | |
| Defence Paper 2000 | The four Dutch submarines will be modernized in approximately 2009. This overhaul possibly includes a conversion to A.I.P as well. |
| Land Rover Club Holland | |
| Email Jan 2000 |
The Land Rover Club Holland visited the Dolfijn (4) in Den Helder. |
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