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Belgium SWATH Pilot Boat WESTDIEP

published on 18 October 2021 - 267 -

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Found on YouTube. Created by "J Ladines". Originally published on 2021-10-15.

Some where transiting in Belgium:

WESTDIEP PILOT (IMO: 9568988) is a Pilot Ship that was built in 2011 (10 years ago) and is sailing under the flag of Belgium.
It’s carrying capacity is 14 t DWT and her current draught is reported to be 2.7 meters. Her length overall (LOA) is 25.65 meters and her width is 14.25 meters.

Build by:

Abeking & Rasmussen

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