Schelde-class tugboat
Class of Netherlands tugboats
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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]
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 |
Ships in class
| 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 |
Replacement
The five ships from the Schelde class are set to be replaced by three new vessels which are going to be built by Stormer Marine in Hoorn. These new ships will be delivered in 2023 and 2024.[7][8]