HNLMS Zeeleeuw (1987) explained
HNLMS Zeeleeuw (S803) is a of the
Royal Netherlands Navy. She entered service in 1990 as the first submarine of the
Walrus class, after the intended
lead ship,, was delayed for a long period following a serious fire during construction.
[1] Zeeleeuw has been deployed both for
naval exercises and in combat operations around the world. Furthermore, the submarine plays an important role by performing intelligence operations.
[2] The submarine has undergone a mid-life maintenance and upgrade program between 2014 and 2016, and is currently in active service.
[3] Maintenance and upgrade
In 2014 HNLMS Zeeleeuw was taken out of service after years of service by the Royal Netherlands Navy to perform maintenance and modernize its systems.[4] During the upgrade program, the submarine was upgraded with modern systems.[5] The ageing GIPSY combat system was replaced with the more modern Guardion combat system. Besides changing the software suite, hardware components were either replaced or upgraded with newer versions.[6] The Medium Range Sonar (MRS) and Long Range Sonar (LRS) were replaced. A new sonar was added, the Mine and Obstacle Avoidance Sonar (MOAS). The consoles and screens in the command room were upgraded to more modern versions, while the navigation and attack periscopes went from being depended on analog sensors to digital sensors. This was done by replacing several masts. Lastly, the Mark 48 torpedoes were upgraded from mod 4 to the more recent mod 7.[7] On 3 December 2015 the Zeeleeuw completed its maintenance and upgrade program and was put back in the water.[8] That same month the Zeeleeuw also performed her first deep dive.[9]
Service history
In 2010 HNLMS Zeeleeuw took part in Operation Ocean Shield.[10]
In June 2022 Zeeleeuw visited Scheveningen and stayed in port for a few days.[11] [12] During her stay in Scheveningen the submarine was open to pupils.[13] [14]
See also
- Ships of the Royal Netherlands Navy
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Zr. Ms. Zeeleeuw. Defensie. Ministerie van. www.defensie.nl. nl-NL. 2017-11-26.
- Web site: Onderzeeboten. Defensie. Ministerie van. www.defensie.nl. nl-NL. 2017-11-26. 2015-11-30.
- Web site: IPW maakt Zeeleeuw beter dan ooit. Defensie. Ministerie van. www.defensie.nl. nl-NL. 2017-11-26.
- Web site: Instandhoudingsprogramma Walrusklasse (IP-W). Karremann. Jaime. www.marineschepen.nl. nl-NL. 2017-11-26.
- Web site: Imtech Marine gaat onderzeeërs moderniseren. www.binnenvaartkrant.nl. nl-NL. 2018-03-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20180622140119/http://www.binnenvaartkrant.nl/nieuws/nieuwsitem/imtech-marine-gaat-onderzeers-moderniseren/. 2018-06-22. dead.
- Web site: Upgrade Nederlandse onderzeeboten van start . 13 May 2013 . Kesseler. André. Dutch. 22 June 2018.
- Web site: Kop van Instandhoudingsproject Walrusklasse is er af . June 2016 . Twigt . André . 25 November 2017.
- December 2016 . Zeeleeuw Zweet . Klaar Voor Onderwater . Den Helder . Onderzeedienst Reünistenvereniging . 138. 39 . 14-15. Dutch . 2214-6202.
- March 2016 . Eerste IPW Boot Te Water. Klaar Voor Onderwater . Den Helder . Onderzeedienst Reünistenvereniging . 135. 39 . 7-9. Dutch . 2214-6202.
- Web site: Onderzeeboot beëindigt antipiraterij-missie Ocean Shield. Defensie. Ministerie van. www.defensie.nl. nl-NL. 2018-07-22. https://web.archive.org/web/20180723003549/https://www.defensie.nl/actueel/nieuws/2010/11/05/onderzeeboot-beeindigt-antipiraterij-missie-ocean-shield-video. 2018-07-23. dead.
- Web site: Bijzondere boot bezoekt Scheveningse haven . . 15 June 2022 . Regio15.nl . Dutch.
- Web site: (On)opvallende gast in haven van Scheveningen: onderzeeër Zeeleeuw is te bewonderen . . 15 June 2022 . AD . Dutch.
- Web site: Kippenvel op de kades . Joost Margés . 16 June 2022. Alle Hens . Defensie.nl . Dutch.
- Web site: Onderzeeboot duikt op in haven Scheveningen in zoektocht naar nieuw talent . . 15 June 2022 . Omroep West . Dutch.
