| Royal Netherlands Navy Mine Service | |
|---|---|
| Mijnendienst | |
| Founded | 1907 |
| Country |  Netherlands |
| Branch | Royal Netherlands Navy |
| Part of | Ministry of Defence |
| Engagements | |
The Royal Netherlands Navy Mine Service (Dutch: Mijnendienst) is a department within the Royal Netherlands Navy that is responsible for keeping Dutch coastal waterways and approaches to major seaport areas mine-free.[1][2] It was established out of the Royal Netherlands Navy Torpedo Service in 1907.[3]
- ^ "Oude mijnen nog steeds explosief". Nieuwsblad van het Noorden (in Dutch). 12 November 1977.
- ^ T.J. Kerpel (14 May 1977). "Mijnendienst bestaat zeventig jaar". Nederlands Dagblad (in Dutch).
- ^ Woudstra (1982), p. 138.