2013 – AMERSTROOM

The new AMERSTROOM vessel owes its name to the almost twelve kilometer long river the 'Amer', that flows through the province of Noord-Brabant. The river is the continuation of the 'Bergsche Maas'. It starts at Geertruidenberg - where the waters of the 'Donge' and the 'Spijkerboor' meet - and is the southern boundary of De Biesbosch National Park. The river flows into the 'Hollands Diep'.

History
After several construction projects in the larger segment (Bollard Pull range between 30-45 tons), it was the turn of a work vessel with a Bollard Pull of approximately 15.0 tons. In October, 2012, the hull of the AMERSTROOM was launched at the former IHC Merwede shipyard in Hardinxveld using a floating sheerleg and the shipyard’s facilities. Tugboats Vliestroom and Merwestroom transported the hull through Andel and the 'Wilhelminasluis' to Aalst for its completion. The trial run met all expectations and on March 22 the time had come. Party on the Rivierdijk: at the location of Neptune Repair BV in Hardinxveld / bno. 424 the ship was christened and handed over. On April 5, the Amerstroom left for its 'maiden voyage' - destination: Boulogne-sur-Mer - with the WiD vessel 'Jetsed' attached to the towing winch. The ship then set sail for La Rochelle to support the new self-propelled cutter suction dredger 'Artemis' in its activities.