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Naval shipbuilding in the Netherlands
Wim A. Smit
University of Twente, The Netherlands
Conference on
“A Shipbuilding and Ship Procurement Strategy for Canada?”
4 November 2009
“De Zeven Provinciën” in the second England-Netherlands war (1665-1667)
Features of Dutch naval shipbuilding
• The Netherlands is self-sufficient in naval shipbuilding
• Most naval weaponry is imported
• a long-standing naval/maritime cluster the RNLN at the centre as a spider in the web
• RNLN is leader firm
• RNLN itself designs its new ships
• RNLN itself designs Sensor, Weapon and Control Systems (SEWACO)
• Much of Dutch expertise on naval technology is located within the Navy’s design office.
• Mutual trust is more important than competition
Dutch naval/maritime cluster
MARIN Maritime research
TNO Defense
Research
Wärtsilä engines
Wärtsilä propulsion
Rohde & Schwarz
telecom
Hertel
firewall & accomodation
Exendis
Energy conversion
Loggers
shock & vibration
Rexroth Hydraudine
Hydraulic cylinders
Rolls-Royce
gas turbines
Dutch naval shipyards through the 1950s-1980s
Each yard had its own specialty
• De Schelde - frigates
• RDM - submarines
• Van der Giessen de Noord - minesweepers & minehunters
• [Wilton Fijenoord - 2 frigates and 4 submarines]
• [ NSM - (until the mid-1960s) 3 frigates]
• Damen Shipbuildings - exports Fast Attack Crafts (since 1980s)
Dutch naval exports in the pastWeak export position for new Dutch naval ships • political factors
– foreign governments support exports of own naval yards – no export licenses (Taiwan, South Africa)
• RNLN’s as launch customer is essential, but RNLN’s requirements: advanced & expensive
• Small export successes in 1980s: Greece, Indonesia, Taiwan
More successful in exporting second hand warships • In the past: Peru and Indonesia• Recently frigates to Belgium, Portugal, Chile
minehunters to Latvia
Thales Netherlands successful: radar and fire control equipmentnew or in refitting programs
Dutch naval shipyards after 2000
Damen Schelde Shipyards • Virtually the only shipyard left, surface vessels• Different management and strategy• SIGMA-design: modular design of corvettes• Successful in exports: FAC, corvettes, patrol vessels
(Indonesia, Marocco)• Co-operation with and take-over of foreign yards
(e.g., Galati yard in Romania)
Re-entering of IHC Merwede? • Design and Construction of ATS, LPD and AOR• Multi Role Ship for New Zealand Navy (2006)• Still little experience
Damen Schelde artist impression of Dutch JSS
Some features of preliminary JSS design
(dis)embarking of LCU via Ro-Ro rampelevator for helicopters and vehicles
Preliminary tasks of Dutch and Canadian JSS
Dutch JSS Canadian JSS
TASKS
Supply and support functions from the sea
Water, Food Oil Ammunition
RepairMedical careSelf-defenselogistical basis at initial phase of operations
Supply and support functions from the sea
Water, Food Oil Ammunition
RepairMedical careSelf-defenseArctic capabilities
Preliminary features of Dutch and Canadian JSS
Dutch JSS Canadian JSS
Features
Roll-On Roll-Off Lift-On Lift-Off Hangar for 4 to 6 Maritime Helicopters2 Operating roomsCrew up to 175 peopleWork and living space for additional 125 personnelFlexible & multifunctional use of cargo decksLCPV facilities Estimated costs € 300 million
Roll-On Roll-Off Lift-On Lift-Off Hangar for 4 Maritime Helicopters1 Operating roomCrew up to 165 peopleWork and living space for additional 155 personnelImproved Arctic capabilities