Royal Norwegian Navy

The Royal Norwegian Navy (often abbreviated as RNoN) is the branch of the Norwegian Defence Force responsible for naval operations. As of 2005, the Navy consists of approximately 5,000 personnel and 25 vessels, including 2 frigates, 6 submarines, 14 patrol boats, 1 minelayer, 6 minesweepers, 1 mine detection vessel, 1 support vessel and 2 training vessels. The Navy also includes the Coast Guard.

Bases

The Royal Norwegian Navy has several bases:

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• Haakonsvern, Bergen (main base for the navy).
• Ramsund, between the towns of Harstad and Narvik (special operations/Naval Ranger Command)
• Trondenes fort, Harstad (Coastal Ranger Command)
• Olavsvern, Tromsø (auxiliary base)
• Sortland (Coast Guard Squadron North)
• Karljohansvern, Horten (training facility)