Type 707 tanker

The Type 707 tankers are a series of replenishment oilers under construction for the German Navy to provide underway replenishment for its ships at sea.

Procurement of two vessels was announced in July 2019, with delivery intended in 2025 to replace the Rhön-class tankers which are scheduled to be retired that same year.

[1] The project's general contractor is NVL Group, which is cooperating with Meyer Werft.

[8][9][10] Construction of the first ship started on 29 June 2023 at Meyer Werft, Papenburg.

[12] Construction of the second ship started on 29 February 2024 at Meyer Werft.