Two more ex-MBO Nectars have joined the NS fleet following localisation. The ships are 52-110 Netherlands and 52-111 Notorious. They are still at baseline Nectar 52A standard though it is thought the next ships will be the first Nectar Es and will be new build with various upgrades.
Three Deterrence 53A patrol ships have been withdrawn due to becoming life expired. It is thought NS want to complete the withdrawal of the type by the end of the year, an earlier plan to keep a small number until 2126 following a refurbishment has been abandoned. The withdrawn ships are 53-111 Rice Lane, 53-120 Hamilton Square and 53-124 Spital.
