Damen Shipyards Group has delivered two patrol vessels, type 1304 Electric, named ‘Waterbuffel’ and ‘Waterrietzanger’, to the City of Amsterdam.
The contract for the vessels was signed in April 2026, following a tender process. This is the third delivery of this type of patrol vessel to the city in recent years. The first delivery, in 2021, comprised two vessels, Waterpieper and Waterhoen, and took place simultaneously with the delivery of a third patrol vessel, P55, to the Amsterdam Police. In 2023, Damen handed over two more Patrol Vessels 1304 Electric, named Watersnip and Watertrapper. The vessels are operated by the city’s Toezicht en Handhaving Openbare Ruimte (THOR) (supervision and enforcement in public spaces) division.
The vessels patrol Amsterdam’s canal network, ensuring that traffic adheres to local maritime regulations and speed limits and checking the permits of docked vessels. They operate with minimal noise and zero emissions, thereby preserving the character of the historic urban environment.
The Damen Patrol Vessel 1304 Electric is 13.4m in length and can achieve speeds of up to 16km/h. It features a single 130kW electric motor and a 273kWh battery package. Operating at average speed, the vessel can sail for a full day on a single charge.
Leon Fijnekam, Commercial Manager, Damen Shipyards Hardinxveld, said, “We are delighted to once again be cooperating with the City of Amsterdam. This delivery marks the completion of the third order of Damen Patrol Vessels 1304 Electric from the City of Amsterdam, following a competitive tender process. I would like to thank the city authority for the trust that they continue to place in us and in our solutions. We are proud that these clean, quiet vessels are able to play a part in preserving the character of this iconic city.”
Image: Patrol Vessel 1304 Electric (source: Damen Shipyards Group)
