Ship profile
Louise-Marie
BNS F931 - Belgium - Karel Doorman Class Frigate
Key facts
Country
Belgium
Class
Karel Doorman Class Frigate
Type
Guided Missile Frigate
Status
active
Current ops
Port visit - Zeebrugge
Latest public position
Area
Zeebrugge
Updated
2026-06-09T12:57:57Z
Public summary
Karel Doorman Class Frigate comprises Belgium's two M-class/Karel Doorman frigates. The Karel Doorman-class frigates are multi-purpose vessels acquired from the Royal Netherlands Navy. They are currently in active service with the Belgian Navy. Operationally, the class is oriented toward fleet air defence, anti-surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare, embarked helicopter operations, as well as situational awareness and combat direction.
Current operations
Activity
Port Visit
Location
Zeebrugge
Started
2026-06-09
Expected until
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The Belgian Navy Karel Doorman-class frigate BNS Louise-Marie (F931) was observed in Zeebrugge, Belgium on June 9, 2026.
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