New pilotage vessels for Belgium

Flemish Prime Minister Kris Peeters signed a contract for new pilot vessels to be built by Abeking & Rasmussen in Germany. The order calls for delivery of three 25m SWATH pilot tender and one 60m SWATH pilot station vessel to enter service in 2011 and 2012.

Including these new pilot vessels, Abeking & Rasmussen has delivered or has been contracted 20 SWATH vessels for customers worldwide.