Auxiliary ships of the Royal Netherlands Navy

Auxiliary ships of the Royal Netherlands Navy

Zuiderkruis-class replenishment ship

The Zuiderkruis-class replenishment ships are an improved Poolster-class underway replenishment ship. Built in Rotterdam by Verolme Scheepswerven both entered in service between 1975 and 1977. Along with the Poolster-class replenishment ship they provide the Royal Netherlands Navy with supplies and support both at home or in the Netherlands East Indies.

HNLMS Zuiderkruis, commissioned in 1975. HNLMS Zuiderzee, commissioned in 1977.

Poolster-class replenishment ship

HNLMS Poolster, commissioned in 1964.