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Delvar

Auxiliary Shipconfirmed

Delvar

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

TypeAuxiliary Ship
OriginNetherlands
ManufacturerDelta Shipyard
Introduced1984
StatusIn service
Displacement97
Length23.5
Crew4 crew members plus up to 8 divers
Speed10
Beam5.8
Draft2.1
PropulsionDAF 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

CountryQuantityConfidence
Iran5confirmed

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