M-917 Crocus

Country:  Belgium

Class, [Type]: Tripartite, [MHC].

Builder: Beliard, Ostende, Belgium.

Launch date: 05 February 1987.

Commission date: 06 August 1986.

Displacement ( tons ): 562 standard, 595 full load.

Dimensions ( metres ): 51,5 x 8,9 x 2,5

Main machinery: 1 x Brons-Werkspoor A-RUB 215X-12 diesel ( 1.860 hp ).

Speed ( knots ): 15.

Range ( miles ): 3.000 at 12 knots.

Complement: 46 ( 5 officers ).

Guns: 1 x GIAT F-2 20mm/90, 2 x 12,7mm.

Radar: Navigaton: Racal Decca 1229, I band.

Sonar: Thales DUBM 21B, hull mounted.

Countermeasures: EW: Thales DR-2000S intercept; Telegon-4 HFD/F; 2 x PAP 104.

Callsign: ORGC ()

Comment: This ship was modified as an ammunition transport.

Homeport: Zeebrugge.

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