HrMs Schiedam, Urk and Bns Bellis are Tripartite class mine warfare vessel used by the navies of the Netherlands and Belgium.
They were conceived in the 1970s and built in the 1980s. France built the mine-hunting equipment, Belgium provided the electronics, and the Netherlands constructed the propulsion train. France and the Netherlands originally bought 15, with Belgium buying 10.
They were escorted by Bns Godetia a command and logistical support ship of the Belgian Navy and HrMs Luymes is a hydrographic survey vessel of the Netherlands navy.
They are seen here arriving Leith on the 6th September 2013 for a short
weekend visit.
HrMs Schiedam
HrMs Urk
Bns Bellis
Bns Godetia
HrMs Luymes
