Naval Component
The Belgian Naval Component is the naval arm of the Belgian military. Belgian naval ranks are unique within the Belgian Defence, corresponding to naval ranks worldwide. The Naval Component Commander is Rear-Admiral Michel HOFMAN.
It currently has 1,600 personnel and 20 vessels. Its current vessels are:
Frigates:
- BNS F930 Leopold I
- BNS F931 Louise-Marie
Minesweepers:
- BNS M916 Bellis
- BNS M917 Crocus
- BNS M921 Lobelia
- BNS M923 Narcis
- BNS M924 Primula
Support Vessels:
- BNS A960 Godetia
- BNS A950 Valcke
- BNS A962 Belgica
- BNS A963 Stern
- BNS A996 Albatros
Patrol Boats:
- BNS P902 Liberation (public relations)
Auxiliary Vessels:
- BNS A958 Zenobe Gramme (training ship)
- BNS A992 Alpa (royal yacht)
- BNS A983 Quatuor (royal yacht)
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