Line Handling Work Boat
The Line Handling Work Boat-program , also known as the LHWB-program, was announced on 21 November 2022 by the Royal Netherlands Navy. As primary task they will have the moving of large fenders and help 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. First delivery is planned for 2023 and the last should be delivered by 2024.[1][2]
 Artist impression of the LHWB | |
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Name | LHWB-class tugboat |
| Builders | Stormer Marine, Hoorn |
| Operators |  Royal Netherlands Navy |
| Preceded by | Schelde class |
| Built | 2022-present |
| In commission | 2023 (planned) |
| Planned | 3 |
| Building | 3 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Line Handling Work Boat |
| Propulsion | Fully electric |
See also
References
- "Werkboten Schelde-klasse worden vervangen" (in Dutch). Maritiem Den Helder. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
- "Dutch Ministry of Defence orders new navy tugboats". ZWS Maritime. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
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