Kieler Canal, Germany, September 2017
Netherlands-flagged, homeport Harlingen, IMO 8865652, MMSI 246832000 and call sign PGSV. Ex-Wielingen renamed January 1992 and Pieter renamed October 2008. Renamed Schartenbek in February 2015. As Pieter owned by since 26 May 1992 by Rederij Waterweg B.V., Workum, Nethrlands and since 13 April 1999 by Coastal Shipping BV, Den Helder, Netherlands and as Conrad of Gerd-Herrmann von Essen. Den Helder, Netherlands since 20 March 2009 operated by Colcrete-von Hessen GmbH&Co., Rastede, Germany. Since 2015 owned by Küstendienst NOK/Schleusse K/ Klement&M. Schrüm GBR, Kiel, Germany and managed by Küstendienst BV, Harlingen.
Laid down at the Rijkswerf Willemsoord for account of the Royal Netherlands Navy with yard number 84 on 22 August 1967, launched on 6 January 1968 and commissioned as Wielingen (A873) on 31 May 1968. In naval service displacement 206 tons, gross tonnage 119 tons and as dimensions 27,18 (over all) x 6,97 (maximum) x 2,34 (medium) metres. Fitted out with 720hp Bolnes diesel allowing a speed of 12 knots. Crew numbered 9 men.
