Jump to content

HNLMS Zeeleeuw (1987)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For other ships with the same name, see HNLMS Zeeleeuw.
Zeeleeuw in 1990
History
Netherlands
NameZeeleeuw
NamesakeSea lion
BuilderRotterdamsche Droogdok Maatschappij
Yard number349[1]
Laid down24 September 1981
Launched20 June 1987[2]
Commissioned25 April 1990
IdentificationS803
Motto
  • Op prooi belust
  • Dutch: Eager for prey
StatusIn active service
Badge
General characteristics
Class and typeWalrus-class submarine
Displacement
  • 2350 t surfaced,
  • 2650 t submerged,
  • 1,900 t standard
Length68 m (223 ft 1 in)
Beam8.5 m (27 ft 11 in)
Draught7.5 m (24 ft 7 in)
PropulsionDiesel-electric (3,132 kW)
Speed
  • 11 knots (20 km/h; 13 mph) surfaced
  • 20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph) submerged
Test depth300 m (980 ft)
Complement55
ArmamentMark 48 torpedoes and Harpoon missiles

HNLMS Zeeleeuw (S803) is a Walrus-class submarine of the Royal Netherlands Navy. She entered service in 1990 as the first submarine of the Walrus class, after the intended lead ship, HNLMS Walrus, was delayed for a long period following a serious fire during construction.[3] 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.[4] The submarine has undergone a mid-life maintenance and upgrade program between 2014 and 2016, and is currently in active service.[5]

Maintenance and upgrade

[edit]

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.[6] During the upgrade program, the submarine was upgraded with modern systems.[7] 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.[8] The Medium Range Sonar (MRS) and Long Range Sonar (LRS) were replaced. A new sonar was added, the Mine and Obstacle Avoidance Sonar (MOAS).[9] 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.[10] This was done by replacing several masts. Lastly, the Mark 48 torpedoes were upgraded from mod 4 to the more recent mod 7.[11] On 3 December 2015 the Zeeleeuw completed its maintenance and upgrade program and was put back in the water.[12] That same month the Zeeleeuw also performed her first deep dive.[13]

Service history

[edit]
Zeeleeuw on scaffold in 1990 shortly after her commissioning in 1990.

On 28 October 1988 at 10 AM the Zeeleeuw began with her sea trials.[14]

In 2010 HNLMS Zeeleeuw took part in Operation Ocean Shield.[15]

In 2017 the Zeeleeuw took part in a torpedo firing exercise in the Bahamas.[16] That same year the boat also took part in a exercise in the Caribbean Sea near Curaçao.[17]

In June 2022 Zeeleeuw visited Scheveningen and stayed in port for a few days.[18][19] During her stay in Scheveningen the submarine was open to pupils.[20][21]

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "De zwarte parel 20 jaar in dienst" (PDF). Klaar Voor Onderwater (in Dutch). Vol. 33, no. 113. Den Helder: Onderzeedienst Reünistenvereniging. September 2010. p. 9.
  2. ^ van Rooijen, Ruurd (December 2013). "Eerste proeftocht Zr. Ms. Zeeleeuw 25 jaar geleden" (PDF). Klaar Voor Onderwater (in Dutch). Vol. 36, no. 126. Den Helder: Onderzeedienst Reünistenvereniging. pp. 5–12. ISSN 2214-6202.
  3. ^ Defensie, Ministerie van. "Zr. Ms. Zeeleeuw". www.defensie.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 2017-11-26.
  4. ^ Defensie, Ministerie van (2015-11-30). "Onderzeeboten". www.defensie.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 2017-11-26.
  5. ^ Defensie, Ministerie van. "IPW maakt Zeeleeuw beter dan ooit". www.defensie.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 2017-11-26.
  6. ^ Karremann, Jaime. "Instandhoudingsprogramma Walrusklasse (IP-W)". www.marineschepen.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 2017-11-26.
  7. ^ "Imtech Marine gaat onderzeeërs moderniseren". www.binnenvaartkrant.nl (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 2018-06-22. Retrieved 2018-03-26.
  8. ^ Kesseler, André (13 May 2013). "Upgrade Nederlandse onderzeeboten van start" (in Dutch). Retrieved 22 June 2018.
  9. ^ Andre Twigt (3 December 2015). "Zeeleeuw duikt in water". Defensiekrant (in Dutch). Defensie.nl.
  10. ^ André Twigt (26 January 2016). "Update voert Zeeleeuw naar eredivisie". Materieelgezien (in Dutch). Defensie.nl.
  11. ^ Twigt, André (June 2016). "Kop van Instandhoudingsproject Walrusklasse is er af". Retrieved 25 November 2017.
  12. ^ "Zeeleeuw Zweet" (PDF). Klaar Voor Onderwater (in Dutch). Vol. 39, no. 138. Den Helder: Onderzeedienst Reünistenvereniging. December 2016. pp. 14–15. ISSN 2214-6202.
  13. ^ "Eerste IPW Boot Te Water" (PDF). Klaar Voor Onderwater (in Dutch). Vol. 39, no. 135. Den Helder: Onderzeedienst Reünistenvereniging. March 2016. pp. 7–9. ISSN 2214-6202.
  14. ^ van Rooijen, R. (July 1989). "De Zeeleeuw op zee in haar element" (PDF). Klaar Voor Onderwater (in Dutch). No. 27. Den Helder: Onderzeedienst Reünistenvereniging. pp. 7–8.
  15. ^ Defensie, Ministerie van. "Onderzeeboot beëindigt antipiraterij-missie Ocean Shield". www.defensie.nl (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 2018-07-23. Retrieved 2018-07-22.
  16. ^ André Twigt (10 July 2017). "Testgebied Bahama's". Materieelgezien (in Dutch). Defensie.nl.
  17. ^ Jack Oosthoek (2 June 2017). "Volop actie bij Defensie in de West". Defensiekrant (in Dutch). Defensie.nl.
  18. ^ "Bijzondere boot bezoekt Scheveningse haven". Regio15.nl (in Dutch). 15 June 2022.
  19. ^ "(On)opvallende gast in haven van Scheveningen: onderzeeër Zeeleeuw is te bewonderen". AD (in Dutch). 15 June 2022.
  20. ^ Joost Margés (16 June 2022). "Kippenvel op de kades". Alle Hens (in Dutch). Defensie.nl.
  21. ^ "Onderzeeboot duikt op in haven Scheveningen in zoektocht naar nieuw talent". Omroep West (in Dutch). 15 June 2022.
[edit]
Wikimedia Commons has media related to S803 Zr.Ms. Zeeleeuw (submarine, 1990).
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=HNLMS_Zeeleeuw_(1987)&oldid=1263234287"