Bolder-class tugboat
 Y8023 Bolder
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| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Name | Bolder-class |
| Builders | Stormer Marine, Hoorn |
| Operators |  Royal Netherlands Navy |
| Preceded by | Schelde class |
| Built | 2022-present |
| In service | 2023-present |
| Planned | 3 |
| Building | 1 |
| Completed | 2 |
| Active | 2 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Harbour tugboat |
| Displacement | 9.5 t (9 long tons) full load |
| Length | 11 m (36 ft 1 in) |
| Beam | 4 m (13 ft 1 in) |
| Propulsion | Fully electric |
| Speed | 11 knots (20 km/h; 13 mph) |
| Range | 43 nautical miles (80 km; 49 mi) |
| Capacity | 8 passengers |
| Crew | 2 |
The Bolder class, formerly known as the Line Handling Work Boat, was announced on 21 November 2022 by the Royal Netherlands Navy. Its primary task will be the moving of large fenders and helping to dock larger ships at the Nieuwe Haven Naval Base by moving lines. The LHWB ships will replace the five ships from the Schelde class. They will be built by Stormer Marine in Hoorn. Delivery of the first vessel took place on 22 November 2023, the second on 9 July 2024, and the last should be delivered near the end of 2024.[2][3][4][5]
Ships in class
[edit]The name of the class was announced as the Bolder class on 20 June 2023. The names of the ships are inspired by Dutch terms used in the towing industry: Bolder, Beting and Bakspier, respectively.[1]
| Hull number | Name | Builder | In service | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y8023 | Bolder | Stormer Marine, Hoorn | 22 November 2023 | In active service | [2][3][4][1][5] |
| Y8024 | Beting | 9 July 2024 | In active service | [2][3][4][1] | |
| TBA | Bakspier | 2024 (planned) | Under construction | [2][3][4][1] |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Lichtgewicht werkboten hebben elektrische aandrijving" (in Dutch). Ministerie van Defensie. Retrieved 15 August 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Werkboten Schelde-klasse worden vervangen" (in Dutch). Maritiem Den Helder. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Dutch Ministry of Defence orders new navy tugboats". ZWS Maritime. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Dutch Ministry of Defence orders new navy tugboats". ZWS Maritime. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
- ^ a b "Marine kan eerste elektrische werkboot in gebruik nemen" (in Dutch). Ministerie van Defensie. Retrieved 8 December 2023.