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Illustrations & photos
Photo impression of RV Wim Wolff during her first fieldwork season in the summer and autumn of 2024.
Photo impression of the christening of RV Wim Wolff on 15 February 2024
Images taken by Flying Focus on 16 February 2024
RV Wim Wolff was officially launched on 26 September 2023 at Thecla Bodewes Shipyards in Harlingen
Photo impression of the launch of the hull at Dijkstra Metaalbewerking on 16 January and later towed to Thecla Bodewes Shipyards on 17 January 2023.
Impression of the festive keel laying of RV Wim Wolff, 9 November 2021
Contract signing at Thecla Bodewes Shipyards, where RV Wim Wolff will be build, on 26 January 2021
Impression interior RV Wim Wolff
Impression exterior RV Wim Wolff
Press
Online Magazine
NEW RESEARCH FLEET ONLINE MAGAZINE
In this magazine you can read more information on the replacement of the three national research vessels. Find all the collected background stories, reports on the design and construction of this fleet, photos and videos.
Videos
Watch the video RV Wim Wolff: Taking science to the heart of the Wadden Sea
Aftermovie: Keel laying RV Wim Wolff 9/11/21
On 21 November 2022 the hull of RV Wim Wolff was moved out of the production hall at Dijkstra Metaalbewerking in Harlingen to fit the last section.
On 16 January 2023 the hull of RV Wim Wolff was launched for transport from Dijkstra Metaalbewerking to Thecla Bodewes Shipyards in Harlingen for the finishing phase.
RV Wim Wolff at Thecla Bodewes Shipyards, final construction, March 2023
Succesful launch of RV Wim Wolff at Thecla Bodewes Shipyards on 26 September 2023
Proudly presenting RV Wim Wolff at the christening event on 15 February 2024
