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July xx, 2021 (Google Translation) – On Friday 2 July, the transfer of the nameplate of the Godetia took place on board the sailing ship Mercator, opposite the city hall of Ostend. An emotional moment, because it means the farewell of a stately lady who was part of the Belgian Navy for 55 years. Commander Gianni Vangaever explained in his…
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May 13, 2021 (Google Translation) – The frigate Leopold I is moored in the morning of Thursday 13 May in the naval base of Zeebrugge. The ship and its 160-strong crew will only stay in port for a few days. They will then join a fleet of NATO ships to participate in the Formidable Shield 21 exercise on the Atlantic…
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January 14, 2021 (Google Translation) – The Netherlands today takes over command from Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 (SNMCMG1). The fleet association will be clearing explosives in the North Sea and Baltic Sea for the next 6 months. It also ensures that the fleet is ready for military operations at any time. The Royal Netherlands Navy is in charge…
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