Bolder-class tugboat explained

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 . 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.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Ships in class

The name of the class was announced as the on 20 June 2023. The names of the ships are inspired by Dutch terms used in the towing industry: Bolder, Beting and Bakspier, respectively.[5]

Bolder class construction data
Hull numberNameBuilderIn serviceStatusNotes
Y8023BolderStormer Marine, Hoorn22 November 2023In active service
Y8024Beting9 July 2024In active service
TBABakspier2024 (planned)Under construction

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Werkboten Schelde-klasse worden vervangen. Maritiem Den Helder. 15 December 2022. nl.
  2. Web site: Dutch Ministry of Defence orders new navy tugboats. ZWS Maritime. 15 December 2022. en.
  3. Web site: Dutch Ministry of Defence orders new navy tugboats. ZWS Maritime. 15 December 2022. en.
  4. Web site: Marine kan eerste elektrische werkboot in gebruik nemen. Ministerie van Defensie. 8 December 2023. nl.
  5. Web site: Lichtgewicht werkboten hebben elektrische aandrijving . Ministerie van Defensie . 15 August 2023 . nl.

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