WANDELAAR (IMO 9569011) the new pilot cutter (May 2012)
The 'Wandelaar' is a new pilot cutter (mothership) and replaces the older 'Loodsboot 1' and 'Loodsboot 7'. It is a SWATH vessel (Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull) such as the 3 new smaller pilot tenders Wielingen, Westdiep and Westerschelde. On 25 May 2012 the ship was open to the public.
Wandelaar
Wandelaar
Wandelaar
control room
in the torpedo-shaped floats
on the bridge
the aft deck
the heli landing deck
a guest room
a guest bedroom
a corridor
the dining room
the kitchen