Bolder-class tugboat
 Y8023 Bolder | |
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Name | Bolder class |
| Builders | Stormer Marine, Hoorn |
| Operators |  Royal Netherlands Navy |
| Preceded by | Schelde class |
| Built | 2022–2025 |
| In service | 2023–present |
| Planned | 3 |
| Completed | 3 |
| Active | 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 |
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 is moving large fenders and helping to dock larger ships at the Nieuwe Haven Naval Base by moving lines. The LHWB ships replaced the five ships from the Schelde class. They were 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 3 April 2025.[1][2][3]
Service history
During National Lifeboat Day in May 2026 the three Bolder class tugs were moored at Harssens in Groningen.[4]
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 industry: Bolder, Beting and Bakspier, respectively.[5]
| Hull number | Name | Builder | In service | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y8023 | Bolder | Stormer Marine, Hoorn | 22 November 2023 | In active service | [1][2][5][3] |
| Y8024 | Beting | 9 July 2024 | In active service | [1][2][5] | |
| Y8025 | Bakspier | 3 April 2025 | In active service | [1][2][5] |
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Werkboten Schelde-klasse worden vervangen" (in Dutch). Maritiem Den Helder. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
- 1 2 3 4 "Dutch Ministry of Defence orders new navy tugboats". ZWS Maritime. 21 November 2022. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
- 1 2 "Marine kan eerste elektrische werkboot in gebruik nemen" (in Dutch). Ministerie van Defensie. 22 November 2023. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
- ↑ "Bolder-klasse slepertjes gespot". Maritiem Den Helder. 13 May 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "Lichtgewicht werkboten hebben elektrische aandrijving" (in Dutch). Ministerie van Defensie. Retrieved 15 August 2023.