| Article number: | 10.11.042 |
The Linge-class motor tugs are a series of modern harbour tugs belonging to the Royal Netherlands Navy, built in the 1980s for support duties at naval ports such as Den Helder, Willemstad (Curaçao) and other naval bases.
Below is an overview of this class:
Type: Motor tug / harbour tug
Class: Linge class
Number of vessels: 5
In service since: 1987
Built by: Scheepswerf Delta B.V., Sliedrecht (Netherlands)
Designed for: Towing and pushing duties within ports, supply operations, transport of pontoons or barges, and light salvage operations
| Name | Flag number | In service | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMS Linge | A874 | 1987 | Possibly still in service or sold |
| HMS Hunze | A875 | 1987 | — |
| HNLMS Rotte | A876 | 1987 | — |
| HNLMS Schelde | A877 | 1987 | — |
| HNLMS Reest | A878 | 1987 | — |
The vessels are named after Dutch rivers, a tradition in the navy for auxiliary vessels such as tugs, buoy tenders and supply ships.
Displacement: approx. 100 tonnes
Length: approx. 22 metres
Beam: approx. 6 metres
Draught: approx. 2.5 metres
Propulsion:
2 diesel engines
2 propellers with jet pipes or stern thrusters for extra manoeuvrability
Speed: approx. 10–12 knots
Crew: 4–6 people
Bollard pull: approx. 10 tonnes
Harbour towing of frigates, submarines, supply vessels
Transport of floating jetties, pontoons, oil tanks or ammunition storage
Assistance with exercises and maintenance work
Emergency response within ports (e.g. in the event of fire or leakage)
Highly manoeuvrable, designed for confined spaces
Robustly built to assist frigates or other large vessels in confined harbour conditions
Shallow draught, enabling deployment in ports and coastal waters
Often equipped with:
Winches
Navigation radar
Communication systems for cooperation with larger naval vessels
Some vessels of the Linge class have since been decommissioned or sold to civilian users (such as towage services or ports).
Some may still be in service with the Royal Netherlands Navy, depending on their replacement by more modern tugs or autonomous harbour vessels.
Specifications:
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10.11.042 |
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Author |
J.TH.M. Buter |
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Description |
Royal Netherlands Navy motor tugs, “Linge” class (1987) |
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Quality |
frames; side view; decks |
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Scale |
1 : 75 |
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Number of A3 sheets |
2 |
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0 |
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Total number of drawing sheets |
2 |
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0 |
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Weight in grams |
45 |
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Details |
Overall length 36 cm |
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