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Pilot Boat PERSEUS, Rotterdam. SWATH technology by Abeking & Rasmussen

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Perseus pilot boat catamaran, Port of Rotterdam
IMO number 9367114
MMSI 246390000
Name of the ship PERSEUS
Former names PKLL2 EAZ (2017, Netherlands)
PERSEUS (2013, Netherlands)
PEQ (2013, Netherlands)
ZAGD A (2012, Netherlands)
Vessel type Pilot boat
Operating status Active
Flag Netherlands
Gross tonnage 228 tons
Deadweight 14 tons
Length 25 m
Breadth 13 m
Year of build 2006
Builder ABEKING & RASMUSSEN - LEMWERDER, GERMANY
Classification society GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Description PERSEUS is a Pilot boat built in 2006 by ABEKING & RASMUSSEN - LEMWERDER, GERMANY. Currently sailing under the flag of Netherlands. Formerly also known as PKLL2 EAZ, PERSEUS, PEQ, ZAGD A. It's gross tonnage is 228 tons.
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Seafarers worked on No sea service records found
Vessel MLC insurance

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