HNLMS Argus (A852)

HNLMS Argus (A852) is a diving support vessel of the Royal Netherlands Navy.[2][3][1]

History
Netherlands
NameHNLMS Argus
Operator Royal Netherlands Navy
BuilderScheepswerf Visser, Den Helder
Laid down16 September 1991
Launched14 March 1992
Commissioned2 June 1992
Identification
StatusIn active service
Badge
General characteristics [1][2][3]
TypeCerberus-class diving support vessel
Displacement223 t (219 long tons) full load
Length27.94 m (91 ft 8 in)
Beam8.76 m (28 ft 9 in)
Height13.2 m (43 ft 4 in)
Draft1.50 m (4 ft 11 in)
Propulsion2× Volvo Penta TADM 122A
Speed10.5 knots (19.4 km/h; 12.1 mph)
Crew6

History

Argus was laid down on 16 September 1991 at Scheepswerf Visser in Den Helder (now part of the Damen Group) as the second of four new diving support vessel. She was launched the next year on 14 March 1992 and commissioned on 2 June 1992.[3][1][2]

It is expected that Argus will reach the end of her lifecycle in 2026/27.[4]

References
  1. "Duikvaartuigen" (in Dutch). Ministerie van Defensie. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
  2. "Cerberusklasse duikvaartuigen specificaties" (in Dutch). Marineschepen.nl. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
  3. "Hr.Ms. Argus" (in Dutch). Onze Marinevloot. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
  4. "Vervanging van tien Nederlandse marineschepen ineens" (in Dutch). Marineschepen.nl. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
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