HNoMS Valkyrien (A535)

For other ships with the same name, see HNoMS Valkyrien.
Valkyrien in Trondheim in 2009.
Valkyrien in Trondheim in 2009
History
Norway
NameValkyrien (A535)
NamesakeValkyrie
Launched1981
Acquiredby purchase, 4 February 1994
Decommissioned2016
Identification
General characteristics
TypeLogistics vessel
Displacement3,500 long tons (3,556 t)[1]
Length68 m (223 ft)[1]
Beam14.5 m (48 ft)[1]
Draught5 m (16 ft)[1]
Ice classC
Speed16.5 knots (30.6 km/h; 19.0 mph)[1]
Complement26+[1]

HNoMS Valkyrien has the pennant number A535 and is the present support vessel for the Royal Norwegian Navy Coastal Combat Flotilla. Valkyrien was built as a civilian supply vessel in 1981. She was bought by the RNoN in 1994. Command was assumed on 4 February 1994. The ship has a strengthened hull and meets the requirements of ice breaking class ICE C. The vessel has a displacement of 3,000 tons and a top speed of 16.5 knots (30.6 km/h). The ship also had towing and anchor handling capacities. As a civilian ship she had a crew of 11. Today she has a crew of about 20-25.

  • HNoMS Valkyrien docked in Copenhagen
    HNoMS Valkyrien docked in Copenhagen

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Logistics vessel KNM Valkyrien". Norwegian Armed Forces. 2012. Archived from the original on 16 January 2012. Retrieved 4 February 2012.


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