Damen has delivered a third pair of fully electric patrol boats to Amsterdam. Waterbuffel and Waterrietzanger were christened at the city’s maritime museum and will join the city’s fleet, following the delivery of Waterpieper and Waterhoen in 2021 and Watersnip and Watertrapper in 2023.
Operating across Amsterdam’s canal network, the 13.4m vessels monitor traffic, enforce speed limits and check permits for moored boats. “We are delighted to once again be cooperating with the City of Amsterdam. This delivery marks the completion of the third order of the Damen Patrol Vessel 1304 Electric model from the City of Amsterdam, following a competitive tender process,” said Leon Fijnekam, commercial manager at Damen Shipyards Hardinxveld. “I would like to thank the city authority for the trust that they continue to place in us and in our solutions. We are proud that these clean, quiet boats are able to play a part in preserving the character of this iconic city.” The 1304 Electric has a top speed of 16 kilometres an hour and can run for a full day on a single charge at average speed, Damen says. The model has a single 130kW electric motor and a 273kWh battery package. All six vessels are operated by the city's Toezicht en Handhaving Openbare Ruimte (THOR) division, which is responsible for supervision and enforcement in public spaces.
