Bolder-class tugboat


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.

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.
Hull numberNameBuilderIn serviceStatusNotes
Y8023BolderStormer Marine, Hoorn22 November 2023In active service
Y8024BetingStormer Marine, Hoorn9 July 2024In active service
Y8025BakspierStormer Marine, Hoorn3 April 2025In active service