Modern Addition to Current Fleet

The duties of the Coast Guard have expanded in recent years. The Rijksrederij (the Government Fleet Agency, part of Rijkswaterstaat) has therefore issued instructions for the charter of ENFORCER. With this modern vessel, the Coast Guard will maintain its capability to perform its general activities in the North Sea.

Multraship Ownership

ENFORCER will be owned by Multraship, which will therefore also be responsible for the vessel’s nautical crew and maintenance. The vessel will be under the operational command of the Dutch Coast Guard.

“We are very proud that the Coastguard and Rijkswaterstaat/Rijksrederij have selected us for this work as well,” said Leendert Muller, Managing Director of Multraship, the internationally operating family business from Zeeland (NL). “It ties in well with our present partners, and we are happy to make our contribution to safety in the North Sea.”

Thanks in part to the axe bow developed by Damen and Delft University of Technology, the vessel has a top speed of 27 knots (some 50 kilometers an hour). In addition, ENFORCER has two high-speed tenders for inspections and enforcement at sea. The ship also has a towing system and a fire extinguishing installation.

Strengthening a Successful Partnership

Multraship already supplies the Rijksrederij with three Emergency Response and Towing Vessels (ERTVs). These vessels are used for emergency towage operations and general coastguard duties. The addition of ENFORCER builds on this successful alliance between government and maritime partners.