MV New Amsterdam
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| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | New Amsterdam |
| Owner | TransProCon |
| Homeport | Eemshaven |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Cargo ship |
MV New Amsterdam is a cargo ship owned by TransProCon, which is part of Swedish Orient line.[1] On 14 January 2022 the Dutch Ministry of Defence signed a contract to lease the ship for a duration of ten years.[2] She will be used for military logistics, such as strategic transport of military equipment and goods.[3] During her lease Eemshaven will be the homeport of the New Amsterdam.[4]
In the past the Dutch Ministry of Defence (MoD) occasionally leased ships for military logistics. However, increasing scarcity of such ships on the market has led to uncertainty and expensive leases.[5][3] To ensure the MoD has access to strategic sea transport capacity it decided to lease the New Amsterdam in 2022 from TransProCon for a duration of ten years.[5][4] She can also be used by allied nations in exchange for a fee.[1] The ship will be based at the Eemshaven and officially entered service on 25 July 2022.[4]