Bolder-class tugboat
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. First delivery is planned for 2023 and the last should be delivered by 2024.[1][2][3]
 Artist impression of the Bolder-class | |
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Name | Bolder-class |
| Builders | Stormer Marine, Hoorn |
| Operators |  Royal Netherlands Navy |
| Preceded by | Schelde class |
| Built | 2022-present |
| In service | 2023 (planned) |
| Planned | 3 |
| Building | 3 |
| 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 |
Ships in class
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 inndustry: Bolder, Beting and Bakspier, respectively.[4]
| Hull number | Name | Builder | In service | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | Bolder | Stormer Marine | 2023 (planned) | Under construction | [1][2][3][4] |
| TBA | Beting | 2023 (planned) | Under construction | [1][2][3][4] | |
| TBA | Bakspier | 2024 (planned) | Under construction | [1][2][3][4] |
See also
References
- "Werkboten Schelde-klasse worden vervangen" (in Dutch). Maritiem Den Helder. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
- "Dutch Ministry of Defence orders new navy tugboats". ZWS Maritime. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
- "Dutch Ministry of Defence orders new navy tugboats". ZWS Maritime. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
- "Lichtgewicht werkboten hebben elektrische aandrijving" (in Dutch). Ministerie van Defensie. Retrieved 15 August 2023.
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