HNLMS Van Speijk (F828) is the eighth and last ship in the Karel Doorman class of multi-purpose frigates, used by the Royal Netherlands Navy.
Van Speijk was laid down at Schelde Naval Shipbuilding, Vlissingen on 1 October 1991, launched 26 March 1994, and commissioned 7 September 1995.
[2] Starting in 2010 this ship underwent an upgrade program (called 'IPM') and was fitted with new mast section with new sensors like: Seastar (small target radar system) and Gatekeeper, a new combat computer system (Linux based), new computer networks, communication equipment, enlarged helicopter deck to allow the NH90 NFH helicopter to land and many other changes.
On 22 December 2017 HNLMS Van Speijk, during its term as stationed ship in the Caribbean part of the Netherlands, intercepted drug smugglers trying to smuggle 500 kilograms (1,100 lb) of cocaine.
[3] On New Year's Eve (2017–2018) Van Speijk intercepted 1,600 kilograms (3,500 lb) of cocaine during an operation in the Caribbean region.