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Bolder-class tugboat

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Y8023 Bolder
Class overview
NameBolder-class
BuildersStormer Marine, Hoorn
Operators Royal Netherlands Navy
Preceded bySchelde class
Built2022-present
In service2023-present
Planned3
Building1
Completed2
Active2
General characteristics
TypeHarbour tugboat
Displacement9.5 t (9 long tons) full load
Length11 m (36 ft 1 in)
Beam4 m (13 ft 1 in)
PropulsionFully electric
Speed11 knots (20 km/h; 13 mph)
Range43 nautical miles (80 km; 49 mi)
Capacity8 passengers
Crew2

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

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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]

Bolder class construction data
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

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Lichtgewicht werkboten hebben elektrische aandrijving" (in Dutch). Ministerie van Defensie. Retrieved 15 August 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d "Werkboten Schelde-klasse worden vervangen" (in Dutch). Maritiem Den Helder. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
  3. ^ a b c d "Dutch Ministry of Defence orders new navy tugboats". ZWS Maritime. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
  4. ^ a b c d "Dutch Ministry of Defence orders new navy tugboats". ZWS Maritime. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
  5. ^ a b "Marine kan eerste elektrische werkboot in gebruik nemen" (in Dutch). Ministerie van Defensie. Retrieved 8 December 2023.