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15th August 2014

Dutch Navy Replenishment Tanker Visitor Sold to Peruvian Navy

#DutchNavy – According to Ships Monthly, the Royal Netherlands Navy combat support ship HNLMS Amsterdam which visited Dublin Port in April, as previously reported (with photo) has been sold to the Peruvian Navy.

An economic upturn in Peru has enabled the acquisition of the 17,000 tonne auxiliary replenishment vessel (AOR), which can supply 8,475 tonnes of fuel and 290 tonnes of stores.

She is equipped with 30mm Goalkeeper CIWS systems and a large stern flight-deck and hanger capable of operating up to three medium-sized helicopters.

The 19 year old vessel is scheduled to be transferred to her new South American owners in December. Her sale leaves the Dutch Navy without a tanker until her replacement, Karel Doormen, the new Joint Logistic Support Ship due for delivery in 2015.

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