Mine Service

Royal Netherlands Navy Mine Service
Mijnendienst
Founded1907 (1907)
Country Netherlands
BranchRoyal Netherlands Navy
Part ofMinistry 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. It was established out of the Royal Netherlands Navy Torpedo Service in 1907.