Schelde-class tugboat
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NameSchelde class
BuildersDelta Shipyard, Sliedrecht
Operators
Royal Netherlands Navy
Royal Netherlands NavySucceededbyBolder class
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Name | Schelde class |
| Builders | Delta Shipyard, Sliedrecht |
| Operators | Royal Netherlands Navy |
| Succeeded by | Bolder class |
| Built | 1985–1987 |
| In commission | 1986–present |
| Planned | 5 |
| Completed | 5 |
| Active | 5 |
| General characteristics [1] | |
| Type | Harbour tugboat |
| Length | 10.8 m (35 ft 5 in) |
| Beam | 3.8 m (12 ft 6 in) |
| Draught | 1.6 m (5 ft 3 in) |
| Propulsion |
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| Speed | 10 knots (19 km/h; 12 mph) (maximum) |
| Crew | 3 |
The Schelde class are a class of tugboats used by the Royal Netherlands Navy, primarily to move around large fenders and small sloops at the Nieuwe Haven Naval Base.[2]
| Hull number | Name | Builder | Commissioned | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y8055 | Schelde | Delta Shipyard, Sliedrecht | 1 December 1989 | In active service | [3] |
| Y8056 | Wierbalg | 18 February 1987 | In active service | [4] | |
| Y8057 | Malzwin | 24 December 1986 | In active service | [5] | |
| Y8058 | Zuidwal | 1 December 1986 | In active service | [6] | |
| Y8059 | Westwal | 29 December 1986 | Donated to M.W.V | Donated to Marine Watersport Vereniging in early 2024 |