The Royal Netherlands Navy will reduce its number of frigates, replacing them with Patrol Ships. Their operational tasks will differ substantially from those of a combatant. Consequently SEWACO systems and manning are tailored to meeting these new threats and operational environment. Although not as visible as the SEWACO-systems, marine-engineers have seized this opportunity to investigate and introduce new concepts and systems. Leading features of the platform design are low running costs, easy maintenance and compliance with new regulations. Notable features are the integrated mast, the RHIB slipway, the hybrid propulsion configuration, a new helicopter transfer system, platform automation, water mist fire fighting, ballast water treatment and a Membrane Biological Reactor.
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