On 2 February 2010, Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, performed the christening and launch of the first Patrol Ship 'Holland' for the Royal Netherlands Navy.  

The Royal Netherlands Navy ordered four Patrol Ships at Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding specifically for tasks involving lesser degrees of force, such as maritime security operations.  

The first two patrol vessels are to be built at the shipyard of Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding in Vlissingen, with a number of sections being supplied by the Damen Shipyards Galati, Romania.

Major parts of the third and fourth vessels are to be built at the Damen Shipyards in Galati under the supervision of Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding.

Publication date: 02-2-2010