Hellenic Navy Fleet Inventory 🇬🇷

Overview

The Hellenic Navy (HN) is a significant naval power in the Eastern Mediterranean, focused on safeguarding Greece's extensive coastline, numerous islands, and maritime interests in the Aegean and Ionian Seas. It operates as a green-water navy, possessing the capability to operate in its regional littorals but with limitations on sustained blue-water deployments. The navy's maritime strategy is fundamentally shaped by the geopolitical complexities of the region, requiring robust sea control, anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) capabilities, and power projection.

The fleet's surface combatant force has historically been centered on a fleet of frigates, a mix of Hydra-class (MEKO-200HN) and the older, extensively upgraded Elli-class (Kortenaer-class) vessels. This frigate force is complemented by a numerous flotilla of fast attack missile craft, which are crucial for sea denial operations in the archipelagic environment of the Aegean Sea.

A key component of the Hellenic Navy's deterrent posture is its submarine fleet. It consists of both modern Type 214 Papanikolis-class submarines, which feature air-independent propulsion (AIP), and older, modernized Type 209 units. This underwater force provides significant stealth and anti-surface warfare capabilities. The navy also operates a number of gunboats, landing ships, and support vessels to ensure logistical independence and amphibious capability.

To counter the obsolescence of many of its principal surface combatants, the Hellenic Navy has embarked on a significant shipbuilding and acquisition program. A cornerstone of this effort is the procurement of FDI Belharra-class frigates from France, which will introduce advanced anti-air and anti-surface warfare capabilities. Plans are also advancing for a next-generation submarine program to replace the oldest Type 209 boats, ensuring the long-term viability of its underwater fleet.

Key facts

Official Name	Hellenic Navy
Country	🇬🇷 Greece
World rank	#17
Ships in service	154 (as of 2025)
Total ships	157
Naval ensign

Number of active ships by category

Ship category	Active
Coastal boats	36
Support ships	34
Amphibious ships	26
Frigates	16
Other ships	13
Submarines	10
Patrol boats	10
Cargo ships	8
Mine Warfare ships	3
Cruisers	1

Detailed inventory of Greek Navy

Amphibious ships

Type	Class	Ship Name	Hull Number	Status	Year
Tank Landing Ships	Jason	HS Chios	L173	Active	-
	Jason	HS Samos	L174	Active	-
	Jason	HS Ikaria	L175	Active	-
	Jason	HS Lesvos	L176	Active	-
	Jason	HS Rodos	L177	Active	-
	LCM Klasse 521	-	ABM20	Active	-
	LCM Klasse 521	-	ABM21	Active	-
	LCM Klasse 521	-	ABM22	Active	-
	LCM Klasse 521	-	ABM23	Active	-
	LCM Klasse 521	-	ABM24	Active	-
	LCM Klasse 521	-	ABM25	Active	-
	LCM Klasse 521	-	ABM26	Active	-
	LCM Klasse 521	-	ABM27	Active	-
	LCM Klasse 521	-	ABM28	Active	-
	LCM Klasse 521	-	ABM29	Active	-
	LCM Klasse 521	-	ABM30	Active	-
	LCU Klasse 520	-	L170	Active	-
	LCU Klasse 520	-	L179	Active	-
	LCU Klasse 520	-	L168	Active	-
	LCU Klasse 520	-	L167	Active	-
	LCU Klasse 520	-	L169	Active	-
	LCVP-36/36F	-	ABAK	Active	-
	Zubr	HS Cephalonia	L180	Active	-
	Zubr	HS Ithaca	L181	Active	-
	Zubr	HS Corfu	L182	Active	-
	Zubr	HS Zakynthos	L183	Active	-

Cargo ships

Type	Class	Ship Name	Hull Number	Status	Year
Transport	Pandora	HS Pandora	A419	Active	-
	Pandora	HS Pandrosos	A420	Active	-
	Passenger Transfer Ships	HS Ptolemais	A447	Active	-
	Passenger Transfer Ships	HS Demetrias	A446	Active	-
	Passenger Transfer Ships	HS Antigonis	A445	Active	-
	Passenger Transfer Ships	HS Ammonias	A444	Active	-
	Personnel Transfer Ships	HS Serifos	L195	Active	-
	Personnel Transfer Ships	HS Naxos	L178	Active	-

Coastal boats

Type	Class	Ship Name	Hull Number	Status	Year
Special Operations Craft	Agenor SOC	Agenor	-	Active	2021
Gunboats	Asheville	HS Tolmi	P229	Active	1989
	Asheville	HS Ormi	P230	Active	1989
	HSY-55	HS Kasos	P57	Active	1993
	HSY-55	HS Polemistis	P61	Active	1993
Missile Boats	La Combattante IIIa	HS Laskos	P20	Active	1977
	La Combattante IIIa	HS Blessas	P21	Active	1977
	La Combattante IIIa	HS Mykonios	P22	Active	1977
	La Combattante IIIa	HS Troupakis	P23	Active	1977
	La Combattante IIIb	HS Kavaloudis	P24	Active	1980
	La Combattante IIIb	HS Degiannis	P26	Active	1980
	La Combattante IIIb	HS Xenos	P27	Active	1980
	La Combattante IIIb	HS Simitzopoulos	P28	Active	1980
	La Combattante IIIb	HS Starakis	P29	Active	1980
	La Combattante IIa	HS Votsis	P72	Active	1973
	La Combattante IIa	HS Pezopoulos	P73	Active	1973
	La Combattante IIa	HS Maridakis	P75	Active	1973
Special Operations Craft	Mark V SOC	HS Aiolos	P62	Active	2020
	Mark V SOC	HS Astrapi	P63	Active	2020
	Mark V SOC	HS Esperos	P64	Active	2020
	Mark V SOC	HS Kentauros	P65	Active	2020
	Okyalos SOC	Okyalos II	P51	Active	-
Gunboats	Osprey 55	HS Armatolos	P18	Active	1991
	Osprey 55	HS Navmahos	P19	Active	1991
	Osprey HSY-56A	HS Mahitis	P266	Active	2003
	Osprey HSY-56A	HS Nikiphoros	P267	Active	2003
	Osprey HSY-56A	HS Aittitos	P268	Active	2003
	Osprey HSY-56A	HS Krataios	P269	Active	2003
Missile Boats	Super Vita	HS Roussen	P67	Active	2005
	Super Vita	HS Daniolos	P68	Active	2005
	Super Vita	HS Krystallidis	P69	Active	2005
	Super Vita	HS Grigoropoulos	P70	Active	2005
	Super Vita	HS Ritsos	P71	Active	2005
	Super Vita	HS Karathanasis	P78	Active	2005
	Super Vita	HS Vlahakos	P79	Active	2005
Special Operations Craft	SuperTermoli	SOC-11	-	Active	2021

Cruisers

Type	Class	Ship Name	Hull Number	Status	Year
Cruiser	Pisa	HS Georgios Averof	-	Active	-

Frigates

Type	Class	Ship Name	Hull Number	Status	Year
Frigates	Kortenaer	HS Elli	F450	Active	2000
	Kortenaer	HS Limnos	F451	Active	2000
	Kortenaer	HS Adrias	F459	Active	2000
	Kortenaer	HS Aigaion	F460	Active	2000
	Kortenaer	HS Navarinon	F461	Active	2000
	Kortenaer	HS Kountouriotis	F462	Active	2000
	Kortenaer	HS Kanaris	F464	Active	2000
	Kortenaer	HS Themistoklis	F465	Active	2000
	Kortenaer	HS Nikiforos Fokas	F466	Active	2000
	MEKO-200HN	HS Hydra	F452	Active	1992
	MEKO-200HN	HS Spetsai	F453	Active	1992
	MEKO-200HN	HS Psara	F454	Active	1992
	MEKO-200HN	HS Salamis	F455	Active	1992
	Kimon	HS Kimon	F601	Planned	2024
	Kimon	HS Nearchus	F602	Planned	2024
	Kimon	HS Phormion	F603	Planned	2024

Mine Warfare ships

Type	Class	Ship Name	Hull Number	Status	Year
Mine countermeasures	Hunt	HS Europa	M62	Active	1986
	Osprey	HS Evniki	M61	Active	1994
	Osprey	HS Kalypso	M64	Active	1994

Other ships

Type	Class	Ship Name	Hull Number	Status	Year
Anti-submarine net tender	-	HS Thetis	A307	Active	-
Lighthouse Tenders	-	HS Karavogiannos	A479	Active	-
	-	HS Lykoudis	A481	Active	-
Oceanographic & Hydrographic Survey Vessels	-	HS Pytheas	A474	Active	-
	-	HS Strabon	A476	Active	-
	-	HS Nautilus	A478	Active	-
	-	HS Akatos	AK14	Active	-
Torpedo retrievers	-	HS Evrotas	A460	Active	-
	-	HS Arachthos	A461	Active	-
	-	HS Strymon	A462	Active	-
	-	HS Nestos	A463	Active	-
Training ship	-	Kyknos I	A484	Active	-
Other	Trireme	HS Olympias	-	Active	1987

Patrol boats

Type	Class	Ship Name	Hull Number	Status	Year
Patrol	Esterel	HS Diopos Antoniou	P286	Active	-
	Esterel	HS Kelevstis Stamou	P287	Active	-
	Island	HS Mantouvalos Ioannis	P197	Active	2023
	Island	HS Galanis Georgios	P198	Active	2023
	Island	HS Liaskos Antonios	P288	Active	2023
	Island	HS Gialopsos Ektoras	P289	Active	2023
	Tjeld	HS Andromeda	P196	Active	1981
	Tjeld	HS Kyknos	P198	Active	1981
	Tjeld	HS Pegasus	P199	Active	1981
	Tjeld	HS Toxotis	P228	Active	1981

Submarines

Type	Class	Ship Name	Hull Number	Status	Year
Submarines	Glavkos	HS Nireus	S111	Active	1995
	Glavkos	HS Triton	S112	Active	1995
	Okeanos	HS Okeanos	S118	Active	1979
	Papanikolis	HS Papanikolis	S120	Active	2010
	Papanikolis	HS Pipinos	S121	Active	2010
	Papanikolis	HS Matrozos	S122	Active	2010
	Papanikolis	HS Katsonis	S123	Active	2010
	Poseidon	HS Poseidon	S116	Active	1979
	Poseidon	HS Amfitriti	S117	Active	1979
	Poseidon	HS Pontos	S119	Active	1979

Support ships

Type	Class	Ship Name	Hull Number	Status	Year
Tugboat	-	HS Achilles	A409	Active	-
	-	HS Atromitos	A410	Active	-
	-	HS Adamastos	A411	Active	-
	-	HS Aias	A412	Active	-
	-	HS Nestor	A421	Active	-
	-	HS Jason	A424	Active	-
	-	HS Odysseus	A425	Active	-
	-	HS Danaos	A427	Active	-
	-	HS Perseus	A429	Active	-
	-	HS Gigas	A432	Active	-
	-	HS Minos	A436	Active	-
	-	HS Pelias	A437	Active	-
	-	HS Atreus	A439	Active	-
	-	HS Diomedes	A440	Active	-
	-	HS Theseus	A441	Active	-
	-	HS Romaleos	A442	Active	-
Support	Atlas	HS Atlas I	A471	Active	2019
	Atlas	HS Heracles	A472	Active	2020
	Atlas	HS Aias	A473	Active	2021
	Atlas	HS Perseus	A474	Active	2023
	Etna	HS Prometheus	A374	Active	2004
	Lüneburg	HS Axios	A464	Active	1993
	Lüneburg	HS Aliakmon	A470	Active	1993
Tankers	Oil Tankers	-	A375	Active	-
	Oil Tankers	-	A376	Active	-
	Oil Tankers	-	A416	Active	-
	Oil Tankers	-	A417	Active	-
Support	Viking Vision	HS Perseas I	?	Active	2023
Tankers	Water Tankers	-	A433	Active	-
	Water Tankers	-	A434	Active	-
	Water Tankers	-	A466	Active	-
	Water Tankers	-	A467	Active	-
	Water Tankers	-	A468	Active	-
	Water Tankers	-	A469	Active	-

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