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 . 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.
Service history During National Lifeboat Day in May 2026 the three Bolder class tugs were moored at Harssens in Groningen.
Ships in class The name of the class was announced as the on 20 June 2023. The names of the ships are inspired by Dutch terms used in the towing industry: Bolder, Beting and Bakspier, respectively. + Bolder class construction data Hull number Name Builder In service Status Notes Y8023 Bolder Stormer Marine, Hoorn 22 November 2023 In active service Y8024 Beting 9 July 2024 In active service Y8025 Bakspier 3 April 2025 In active service
See also Future of the Royal Netherlands Navy
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