Tijgerhaai (2) surfacing off Cartagena (Spain), +/- 1989 (Photo: © Ron Warlich)

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1965

24 Dec 1965: Tijgerhaai (2) is ordered.

1966

14 July 1966: Tijgerhaai (2) is laid down at the R.D.M. shipyard in Rotterdam.

1971

25 May 1971: Tijgerhaai (2) is launched.

1972

20 Oct 1972: Tijgerhaai (2) is commissioned to the Royal Netherlands Navy.

20 Oct - 29 Dec 1972: Tijgerhaai (2) is under the command of .

Nov 1972: Tijgerhaai (2), Dolfijn (3) and the Navy Air force (MLD) exercise together.

29 Dec 1972 - 30 Nov 1973: Tijgerhaai (2) is under the command of .

1974

1 May 1974 - 10 Jan 1975:  Tijgerhaai (2) is under the command of .

1975

10 Jan - 29 Dec 1975:  Tijgerhaai (2) is under the command of .

In Aug 2000 Peter Norris writes: " . . . . I am an ex Chief Petty Officer (SM) and I was in Faslane about 1975/76 when the Tijgerhaai made a visit.  The Crew were most generous to me in the drinks and Cigar department.  Peter Norris  Ex HMS Courageous and Churchill. . . ."

1976

In Aug 2000 Peter Norris writes: " . . . . I am an ex Chief Petty Officer (SM) and I was in Faslane about 1975/76 when the Tijgerhaai made a visit.  The Crew were most generous to me in the drinks and Cigar department.  Peter Norris  Ex HMS Courageous and Churchill. . . ."

18 June - 25 June 1976:  Tijgerhaai (2) is temporarily under the command of .

25 June 1976 - 26 May 1978:  Tijgerhaai (2) is under the command of .

1979

16 Jan 1979 - 8 May 1981:  Tijgerhaai (2) is under the command of .

1981

8 May 1981 - 5 Jan 1982:  Tijgerhaai (2) is under the command of Ltz. I  .

1982

8 Oct 1982 - 23 Mar 1984:  Tijgerhaai (2) is under the command of .

1984

23 Mar 1984 - 20 May 1985:  Tijgerhaai (2) is under the command of Ltz. I  .

1985

15 Nov 1985 - 26 Sep 1986:  Tijgerhaai (2) is under the command of .

1986

26 Sep - 16 Dec 1986:  Tijgerhaai (2) is under the command of .

1987 - 1988

26 Sep - 16 Dec 1986:  Tijgerhaai (2) receives a midlife conversion.

1989

10 Jan 1989 - 11 Dec 1990: Tijgerhaai (2) is under the command of .

1990

20 Oct 1990: Tijgerhaai (2) visits Faslane (Scotland).

11 Dec 1990 - 6 Dec 1991: Tijgerhaai (2) is under the command of .

1991

13 - 15 Sep 1991: Tijgerhaai (2)visits Norway, port unknown.

27 Nov - 1 Dec 1991: Tijgerhaai (2) visits Faslane (Scotland).

1993

?1993: Tijgerhaai (2) participates in exercise TFX.

12 Feb 1993 - 15 Nov 1994: Tijgerhaai (2) is under the command of .

21 - 25 Feb 1993: Tijgerhaai (2)visits Norway, port unknown.

(expected) 22 Mar - 6 May 1993: Tijgerhaai (2) makes a trip to the U.K. and Ireland.

(expected) The most time of this period will be spend west of England and Scotland.

6 Apr - 13 Apr 1993: Tijgerhaai (2) visits Faslane (Scotland).

19 - 20 Apr 1993: Tijgerhaai (2) visits Faslane (Scotland).

21 - 23 Apr 1993: Tijgerhaai (2) visits Faslane (Scotland).

(expected) 28 May - 3 May 1993: Tijgerhaai (2) visits Cork (Ireland).

(expected) 6 Sep 1993 at 10:00: (expected) Tijgerhaai (2) is departs from Den Helder (home port) for a trip to the Mediterranean.

(expected) 7 Sep - 16 Sep: FOST for the Tijgerhaai (2) off South England.

(expected) 10 Sep - 13 Sep: Tijgerhaai (2) visits Portland (England).

(expected) 17 Sep 1993: Tijgerhaai (2) sets sail for the Mediterranean.

(expected) 27 Sep - 4 Oct 1993: Tijgerhaai (2) visits La Maddelena (Sardinia).

(expected) 4 Oct - 3 Nov 1993: Tijgerhaai (2) operates in the Mediterranean.

(expected) 28 Oct - 1 Nov 1993: Tijgerhaai (2) visits Brindisi (Italy).

(expected) 9 Nov - 12 Nov 1993: Tijgerhaai (2) visits Malaga (Sardinia).

(expected) 22 Nov 1993: Tijgerhaai (2) arrives in Den Helder (home port)

1994

(expected) 8 Feb 1994 at 10:00 hrs: Tijgerhaai (2) is departs from Den Helder (home port) for a trip to the Scottish waters.

(expected) after a 5 day transit Tijgerhaai (2) arrives in Scottish waters. The following week she will be in Loch Goil for various measurements and checks.

18 - 22 Feb 1994: Tijgerhaai (2) visits Faslane (Scotland).

(expected) 20 Feb - 24 Feb: Together with the Dutch Marines the Tijgerhaai (2) conducts several exit and re-entry exercises.

(expected) 24 Feb - 27 Feb 1994: Tijgerhaai (2) gets a so called SASWU (Staff Assisted Work-Up)

(expected) 3 Mar 1994: Tijgerhaai (2) arrives in Den Helder (home port)

(expected) 16 May 1994 at 11:00 hrs: Tijgerhaai (2) departs from Den Helder (home port) for a trip to the Mediterranean.

(expected) 16 May - 25 May 1994:: Tijgerhaai (2) transits to the Med.

(expected) 25 May - 27 May 1994: Tijgerhaai (2) exercises with some German u-boats.

(expected) 27 May - 31 May: Tijgerhaai (2) visits Toulon (France).

(expected) 31 May - 10 June 1994: Tijgerhaai (2) participates in NATO exercise Isle d'or.

(expected) 11 June - 13 June 1994: Tijgerhaai (2) visits La Maddalena (Sardinia).

(expected) 13 June - 14 June 1994: Tijgerhaai (2) operates in the Mediterranean.

(expected) 14 June - 17 June 1994: Tijgerhaai (2) visits Malaga (Spain)

(expected) 17 June - 23 June 1994: Tijgerhaai (2) transits to Den Helder (home port).

(expected) 23 June 1994: Tijgerhaai (2) arrives in Den Helder (home port)

(expected) 17 Sep 1994 at 10:00 hrs: Tijgerhaai (2) departs from Den Helder (home port).

(expected) 17 Sep - 23 Sep 1994: Tijgerhaai (2) transits to ?

(expected) 23 Sep - 7 Oct 1994: Tijgerhaai (2) participates in exercise Jolly Roger. She exercises with other submarines and marines.

(expected) 7 Oct - 11 Oct 1994: Tijgerhaai (2) visits Gibraltar.

(expected) 11 Oct - 17 Oct 1994: Tijgerhaai (2) exercises with HMS Unicorn.

(expected) 17 Oct 1994: Tijgerhaai (2) is inspected (at sea) by the Cdt. of the .

(expected) 17 Oct - 19 Oct 1994: Tijgerhaai (2) visits Plymouth (England).

(expected) 19 Oct - 22 Oct 1994: Tijgerhaai (2) transits to ?

(expected) 22 Oct - 27 Oct 1994: Tijgerhaai (2) exercises with HMS Spartan.

(expected) 28 Oct - 1 Nov 1994: Tijgerhaai (2) visits Edinburgh (Scotland).

(expected) 1 Nov - 4 Nov 1994: Tijgerhaai (2) transits to Den Helder (home port). She will be submerged for 2 days for some technical work-up.

(expected) 4 Nov 1994: Tijgerhaai (2) arrives in Den Helder (home port)

8 Oct 1994: Jane's Defence Weekly: The Royal Netherlands Navy has announced that it is to decommission the Hr.Ms. Zwaardvis submarine after negotiations with Indonesia to transfer the vessel stalled. The second Zwaardvis class SSK Hr.Ms. Tijgerhaai will also be decommissioned in 1995 if no customer is found.

15 Nov 1994 - 3 June 1995: Tijgerhaai (2) is under the command of .

1995

(expected) 23 Jan 1995 at 10:00 hrs: Tijgerhaai (2) departs from Den Helder (home port).

(expected) 23 Jan - 25 Jan 1995: Tijgerhaai (2) transits to Norwegian waters.

(expected) 25 Jan 1995: VIP day off the Norwegian coast.

(expected) 25 Jan - 28 Jan 1995: Tijgerhaai (2) transits to the waters South of England.

(expected) 28 Jan - 31 Jan 1995: Tijgerhaai (2) visits Southampton (England).

(expected) 31 Jan - 3 Feb 1995: Tijgerhaai (2) transits to ?

(expected) 3 Feb - 12 Feb 1995: Tijgerhaai (2) exercises with a British submarine.

(expected) 12 Feb - 17 Feb 1995: Tijgerhaai (2) transits to Norwegian waters.

(expected) 17 Feb - 20 Feb 1995: Tijgerhaai (2) visits Kristiansand (Norway).

(expected) 20 Feb - 24 Feb 1995: Tijgerhaai (2) exercises with Dutch units.

(expected) 24 Feb - 27 Feb 1995: Tijgerhaai (2) visits Goteborg (Sweden).

(expected) 27 Feb - 3 Mar 1995: Tijgerhaai (2) exercises with Dutch units.

(expected) 3 Mar - 5 Mar 1995: Tijgerhaai (2) transits to the waters South of England.

(expected) 5 Mar - 10 Mar 1995: Tijgerhaai (2) exercises South of England.

(expected) 10 Mar - 13 Mar 1995: Tijgerhaai (2) visits Portsmouth (England).

(expected) 13 Mar - 16 Mar 1995: Tijgerhaai (2) exercises South of England.

(expected) 16 Mar - 18 Mar 1995: Tijgerhaai (2) transits to Den Helder (home port).

(expected) 18 Mar 1995: Tijgerhaai (2)arrives in Den Helder (home port).

Jane's Defence Weekly 8 Apr 1995: The Netherlands seeks buyers for two diesel-electric submarines: the Hr.Ms. Zwaardvis (2) and Tijgerhaai (2).

19 May - 22 May 1995: Tijgerhaai (2) visits Malaga (Spain).

3 June - 8 Dec 1995: Tijgerhaai (2) is under the command of .

8 Dec 1995: Tijgerhaai (2) is decommissioned.

1996

1996: Jane's Defence Weekly 8 Apr 1996: The Dutch Ministry of Defence has sold its two decommissioned submarines to Rotterdam-based RDM. Previously, the Netherlands had tried to sell them as is for $55 million each.

July 1996: The Dutch RDM shipyard is negotiating the sale of two retired Dutch Navy submarines and a newly built submarine to Indonesia (). 

1997

The Tijgerhaai (2) is still for sale at the R.D.M. shipyard in Rotterdam.

R.D.M. shipyard. From top to bottom. Zwaardvis (2), Zeeleeuw (2), Tijgerhaai (2) and Zeehond (3). Zwaardvis (2) and Tijgerhaai (2) are for sale.

1998

8 July 1998: Jane's Defence Weekly: 8 July 1998: Egypt is negotiating a US Foreign Military Funding package to cover the purchase, refit and modernization of two former Royal Netherlands Navy submarines. The deal is understood to include a follow-on option for two new boats  ().

Tijgerhaai (2) and Dolfijn (4) at the R.D.M. shipyard, Heijplaat 1998

Full story). June 1999: RDM still has the two decommissioned Dutch submarines for sale. The Zwaardvis (2) and the Tijgerhaai (2), both of the . T. Kiewik stated that these submarines are ideal for a Navy that wants to start-up their own submarine service (). Aug 1999: In a message from the US Navy to the Egyptian Navy the US congratulates the Egyptians with their new R.D.M., Ingalls submarines deal. This refers probably to the R.D.M. submarine design (probably two type 1400). It is unclear whether Egypt will buy the Moray including A.I.P. (probably not). It is also unclear whether Egypt will buy two retired Dutch Navy submarines (). Sep 1999: According to several emails the news reported in Aug 1999 about a possible Moray deal between R.D.M. Submarines, Lockheed Martin Undersea Systems (USA), shipyard Litton Ingals (USA) and the Egyptian Navy does not includes any newly built submarines. The deal probably includes only the two decommissioned (and bought by RDM) ex-Dutch Navy submarines. These subs will probably be refitted at the US Ingalls shipyard. (). But at the same time other sources report the 'RDM / Egypt' deal does indeed include the new Moray design. Possibly the 2nd hand Zwaardvis (2)-class subs are thrown in (and refitted) for 'free'. All this so RDM can sell its first Moray. 2000 Zwaardvis (2) or Tijgerhaai (2) at the RDM yard, July 2000 (Photo: © Collection F. Haagmans)  Apr 2000: It is reported that According to the newest rumours the submarine deal between the Dutch is off. But it is also reported (rumours) that there are negotiations between about the sale of the two decommissioned (and bought by RDM) ex-Dutch Navy submarines. The Malaysian Navy would use one, or both, of these subs as training boats. Aug 31 2000: It is reported that the submarine deal is not off. Talks are still going  18 Oct 2000: JDW reports that Malaysia is negotiating a five-year lease contract with RDM Submarines of the Netherlands for the transfer of two  ex-Royal Netherlands Navy submarines, Zwaardvis (2) and Tijgerhaai (2). 20 Oct 2000: Today the Smit Explorer (a heavy dock vessel) with on board two ex-Royal Netherlands Navy Zwaardvis-class submarines, Zwaardvis (2) and Tijgerhaai (2) will depart for Malaysia. The deal between RDM Submarines and the Malaysian government is not yet closed 100%, but since the subs are already shipped to Malaysia RDM Submarines must be very confident the deal will be closed soon. 24 Nov 2000: The heavy-dock vessel Smit-Explorer with on board the two Zwaardvis(2)-class submarines is expected to arrive in Lumut (Malaysia) on Dec 14th. The submarines will be refitted, with RDM assistance, at the PSC-Naval Dockyard Sdn Bhd in Lumut. After the refit they will be offered to the Malaysian Navy as lease/training boats. 14 Dec 2000: The heavy-dock vessel Smit-Explorer with on board the two Zwaardvis(2)-class submarines is expected to arrive in Lumut (Malaysia)  today. Check out the Subs shipped to Malaysia page for photos of this transport. 2001 22 Apr 2001: The Star reports that one of the submarines is expected to be "towed'' to Langkawi for the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) which will be held from 9th - 14th October 2001 in the resort island of Langkawi, Malaysia. . 20 Sep 2001: The Apr. 22 that one of the ex-Dutch Navy Swordfish submarines is expected to be "towed'' to Langkawi for the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) can not be confirmed anymore. According to the latest news none of the Swordfish submarines will be present at this exhibition. 22 Apr 2001: It is reported that: "there will be some important Dutch submarine news during or just before/after the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA). The exhibition is held 9th - 14th October 2001." This news will probably have to do with the two ex-Dutch Navy subs that are to be leased to Malaysia or with the possible sale of new subs to Malaysia. . 20 Sep 2001: The Apr. 22 report that one of the ex-Dutch Navy Swordfish submarines is expected to be "towed'' to Langkawi for the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) can not be confirmed anymore. According to the latest news none of the Swordfish submarines will be present at this exhibition. 24 Oct 2001: The Malaysian Minister of defence stated that the Malaysian government will acquire two second hand submarines and two new ones. He also stated that the two ex-Dutch submarines off the Zwaardvis class will not be part of the . Some other bad news is that the might be off as well. 20 Nov 2001: The Malaysian government is finalizing negotiations to buy four submarines and is expected to award a contract next month. Talks are continuing with at least three companies that have tendered for contracts to supply the submarines, a government official said, adding that "contracts will be awarded next month....probably for two submarines first, and two more sometime next year." Among the bidders are France's DCN International, the Netherlands' RDM Submarines, and the German-Turkish Submarine Corp led by Germany's Howaldtswerke Deutsche Werft (HDW) and Ferrostaal. 21 Nov 2001: Janes Defence Weekly reports that France is close to securing a contract to supply submarines to Malaysia. . . . .Their source (a report in the Paris Business Daily of Nov 5) follows an announcement last month by Abdul Razak that Malaysia would no longer be considering a proposal by the Netherlands-based RDM shipyard to supply two used Zwaardvis-class, the Zwaardvis and the Tijgerhaai, and two new build SSKs to the RMN. . 2003 There are rumours that Indonesia is negotiating a submarine deal with the Dutch company RDM-Submarines. The deal is aid to include Zwaardvis as well as Moray class designs . 2004 12 May 2004: There is a rumour that the Australian Solosub company is interested in a decommissioned Dutch Zwaardvis (2) class submarine. Rumour has it that the price is 40,000,000 $US per sub. Solosub company wants to use the sub to circumnavigate the globe with only 1 person on board ! More info on this strange (to say the least) venture at the Solosub website. 2005 13 Apr 2005: The Dutch Ministry Of Defence has given the business man Joep van den Nieuwenhuyzen till April 24 to come up with a plan to scrap the two ex-Royal Netherlands Navy submarines, Zwaardvis (2) and Tijgerhaai (2). If he does not come up with a plan the MOD will go to court. The MOD has urged the the business man to scrap the subs because the subs are still not sold and the bills of the Malaysian port authorities and increasing. The MOD want to prevent that the yard will confiscate the submarines or that the vessels are scrapped by using child labour. The MOD also wants to prevent vital parts like torpedo tubes and radar from getting in the wrong hands. Originally this plan has to be ready before January 1st. But Van den Nieuwenhuyzen magaged to get the dat posponed again. But now the MOD is fed up and wants a plan according to the agreements in the contract. Joep van den Nieuwenhuyzen stated that he has 3 potential buyers for the submarines and that he will pay the yard as soon as the subs are sold. . 5 Aug 2005: The Dutch Ministry of Defence will take RDM to court on Monday in order to force them to srap the two ex-Royal Netherlands Navy submarines, or get then back to the Netherlands. The subs are already in a Malaysian port. The MOD is afraid the boats might get confiscated because Van den Nieuwenhuyzen has not payed his bills. This could result in the subs, and or parts of it, getting in the wrong hands. With the court case the Dutch MOD will try to force Van den Nieuwenhuyzen to start scrapping the subs before September, or to get them back to the Netherlands. .     Tijgerhaai(2) related pages Tijgerhaai (2) boat history Navy Seal exit and re-entry Tijgerhaai (2) in the 1990s     Subs shipped to Malaysia     Tijgerhaai(2) related books     Tijgerhaai(2) off-site Tijgerhaai photo page

 

 

 

 

 

 

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