The
Royal Norwegian Navy (
Norwegian:
Sjøforsvaret, "the naval defence (forces)") is the branch of the
Norwegian Armed Forces responsible for
naval operations of the state of
Norway. , the RNoN consists of approximately 3,700 personnel (9,450 in mobilized state, 32,000 when fully mobilized) and 70 vessels, including 5 heavy
frigates, 6
submarines, 14
patrol boats, 4
minesweepers, 4
minehunters, 1 mine detection vessel, 4 support vessels and 2 training vessels. The navy also includes the
Coast Guard.