On November the 18th , the pilot station vessel built as BN324 has been named Polaris and launched successfully by Barkmeijer Shipyards .
BN324 (Het Nederlands Loodswezen)
Pilot Station Vessel:
– Length x breadth x draft 81.20 x 13.30 x 4,5 m
– Accommodation for 18 Pilots
17 ships crew
10 spare berth
– installed power (6 generator sets) 5200 KW
Nothing is impossible until the contrary is proven. This is the vision Barkmeijer Shipyards applies in building ships that excel in terms of technology, efficiency and safety. Barkmeijer Shipyards is a shipbuilder based in Stroobos in the Netherlands. Barkmeijer mostly builds dry cargo vessels, dredgers, and tankers and specialises in custom builds. In June 2010, Barkmeijer launched an 8300 ton coaster, Jill Marsilla. In September 2010, Barkmeijer won a contract to build three large pilot vessels for the Dutch pilotage service.
[mappress] World Maritime News Staff, November 21, 2011; Image: Barkmeijer Shipyards