Damen Stan Lander 5612

The Damen Stan Lander 5612 is a versatile landing craft utility (LCU) vessel designed for roll-on/roll-off cargo operations, vehicle transport, and disaster relief missions. It features a prominent bow ramp for beaching operations and a large, unobstructed aft deck capable of carrying standard shipping containers or heavy vehicles.

Developed by the Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards Group, the Stan Lander 5612 was designed to provide cost-effective logistical support for navies, coast guards, and commercial operators. The vessel class entered service in 2012, with early acquisitions by the Bolivarian Navy of Venezuela and later by the Royal Bahamas Defence Force under the Sandy Bottom Project. It has been actively utilized for transporting military hardware, delivering humanitarian aid to remote islands, and supporting coastal patrol operations.