The Dutch naval ship Zr.Ms. Den Helder followed a Russian frigate in the North Sea on Saturday. The Royal Navy reports that the frigate Neustrashimy, along with a Russian merchant ship, sailed through the Dutch Exclusive Economic Zone towards the Channel.
- Zr.Ms. Den Helder followed a Russian frigate.
- The frigate Neustrashimy was in the North Sea.
- Testing was conducted with the NH90 helicopter.
- Den Helder is nearly 180 meters long.
- Official commissioning is scheduled for next week.
- It will supply naval ships worldwide.
The Den Helder conducted tests with the NH90 helicopter in the North Sea. The ship was named by Princess Amalia earlier this year but has not yet been officially commissioned, which is set to occur next week.
The nearly 180-meter long Den Helder is the new supply ship for the navy and will provide fuel, ammunition, water, food, and spare parts to naval vessels worldwide.
Originally reported by www.hartvannederland.nl as “Russisch fregat in Nederlands deel Noordzee, nieuw marineschip Zr.Ms. Den Helder alert” on 2025-09-23 23:35:00.
