Translate

Saturday 9 July 2016

Belgian patrol vessel BNS Pollux (P902) 2014-

Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 9 July 2016

Belgium-flagged, homeport Zeebrugge, Belgium, MMSI 205661000 and call sign ORJU. Of the Castor-class consisting of the Castor and the Pollux. Maximum speed 21 knots due to 2-2.880Kw diesel engines. Launched at Socarenam, Boulogne-sur-Mer, France on 22 December 2014, baptized on 6 May 2015. The armament consists of 1-12,7/0.50 mm FN Herstal machinegun and 2-37 knots RIBs. Maximum displacement 448 tons and as dimensions 53,5 x 9,5 x 3,19 metres. Crew numbers 15 men with accommodation for another 20 men. To be used for North Sea coast guard duties. Building ordered in February 2013.