Delvar
Auxiliary Shipconfirmed
The Delvar (Y8004) is a specialized diving support vessel designed for the Royal Netherlands Navy. It primarily served as a stable platform for underwater maintenance, diver training, and salvage operations in coastal and shallow waters.
Specifications
| Type | Auxiliary Ship |
| Origin | Netherlands |
| Manufacturer | Delta Shipyard |
| Introduced | 1984 |
| Status | In service |
| Displacement | 97 |
| Length | 23.5 |
| Crew | 4 crew members plus up to 8 divers |
| Speed | 10 |
| Beam | 5.8 |
| Draft | 2.1 |
| Propulsion | DAF DK1160M diesel engine, 240 hp |
History
Constructed by Delta Shipyard in Sliedrecht, the Delvar was commissioned into active service with the Royal Netherlands Navy in 1984. Throughout its military career, the vessel supported the Navy's diving division in various harbor security and training exercises. It was decommissioned in 2003 and subsequently sold into the civilian sector, where it has been utilized for commercial diving and support operations.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | 5 | confirmed |
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