The Boat
From diesel to electric,
from manned to unmanned
Fieldlab Autonomous Sailing Technology was officially launched. The boat that will play the leading role in the unique autonomous sailing project was presented. Over the next two yeas, Vlissingen harbour will be used as a testing ground for a remotely controlled vessel.
The project is a collaboration between various parties, including Damen Naval, Province of Zeeland, Municipality of Vlissingen, HZ University of Applied Sciences, Delft University of Technology and local companies such as Kloosterboer, Vlaeynatie BV and Zeeland Boten.
The project is a collaboration between various parties, including Damen Naval, Province of Zeeland, Municipality of Vlissingen, HZ University of Applied Sciences, Delft University of Technology and local companies such as Kloosterboer, Vlaeynatie BV and Zeeland Boten.
Technology involved
Technical specifications
Length Overall: 8,6 meter
Beam: 3,15 meter
Cavity: 1,4 meter
Draft: 0,6 meter
Cruising speed: 15 knots
Top speed: 21 knots
Engine: 2x Volvo Penta 130hp z-drive.
Take a look
Boat Refit 1
