The Berlin-class replenishment ships are the largest vessels of the German Navy.

They are intended to support German naval units away from their home ports.

The ships carry fuel, provisions, ammunition and other matériel and also provide medical services.

Bonn was laid down on 16 September 2010 and launched on 27 April 2011 at Hamburg, Germany.

[2][3] Bonn participated in BALTOPS 2019 and she came alongside to replenish USS Gravely during the exercise.