wereldvloot
The wereldvloot, Dutch for "world fleet," is a term used to describe the idea of an international, globally deployed navy intended to safeguard maritime routes, enforce international maritime law, deter aggression, and provide humanitarian response. The concept has appeared in Dutch political and pacifist circles since the mid-20th century, as part of broader discussions on collective security and disarmament. It is not tied to a single organization; rather, it denotes a proposal for a fleet administered by an international or multilateral body.
Proposed design elements vary, but common features include a mandate from a world organization such as the
No formal international fleet currently exists under the name wereldvloot. The term remains a descriptor in
Etymology: wereldvloot combines Dutch wereld (“world”) with vloot (“fleet”).
See also: Freedom of navigation, United Nations maritime security, international law of the sea, collective security.