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Officer left Navy ship after sexual assault
The Koninklijke Marechaussee was investigating reports of a sex crime on board the Zr. Ms. 'Karel Doorman'. A naval officer was accused of sexually assaulting a sailor. At least two other sailors also came forward to report him. The Koninklijke Marechaussee, a policing force that works as part of the Dutch military, confirmed that an investigation was launched. The ship has been providing coronavirus assistance in the Caribbean since the start of April. Sources on board the ship said that a male officer sexually assaulted a sailor over the weekend May May 9/10m 2020. The sailor reported the incident and two Marechaussee officers were sent to investigate and take statements. Their presence prompted two other sailors to come forward. They reported that the officer involved previously harassed them too, but they did not report him at the time. The Royal Navy initially decided to keep all involved working on the ship because the officer involved was essential to the progress of the mission. On May 13, however, he decided to leave the ship along with the Marechaussee. Colleagues took over his tasks until a replacement from the Netherlands has arrived.
Fleet Cleaner completes first ship hull cleaning
Feb 08, 2017 - In December 2016, Fleet Cleaner successfully completed its first hull cleaning trial by cleaning the HNLMS Karel Doorman, the largest vessel of the Royal Netherlands Navy. In the Dutch port of Den Helder the company Fleet Cleaner has removed the fouling of the vessel by using its innovative ship hull cleaning ROV. The operation was unique since both under- and above water cleaning was performed by the robot. Due to loading and unloading, up to 20% of the fouled surface can be above the waterline in port. http://www.yourshipbuildingnews.com/fleet+cleaner+completes+first+ship+hull+cleaning_139956.html
New ship out of service until end of 2017
The "Karel Doorman" will remain out of service for another 15 months and was not expected back before the end of 2017. Also the second main engine will have to be removed and two decks be cut up for this.Start of March the first engine was removed after having suffered damage and was taken to the manufacturer General Electric in France. The Navy regards the case as a warranty. The ship is berthed at the Naval Harbour Willemsoord in Den Helder.
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