 The study proposes the sale of four existing s, and using the proceeds and savings of the sale to commission four dedicated patrol vessels, allow the building of a more capable Joint Support Ship to replace the auxiliary replenishment ship , and reintroducing a mine-sweeping capability to the Dutch Navy.The vessels are designed for global use, in particular to be deployed to the Caribbean region, the South China Sea and the North Sea.They have the capability to carry out missions such as anti-piracy and blockade duties, and also can be used for emergency transport.