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~SHIPS~DORSET~ Images of the Month for October 2025 ~ 1of2 ~ ~ Waalvliet ~ arriving at Poole - September 2025
Waalvliet arrived into Poole on 18th September and was in port for a couple of days. Ships Dorset contributor Frazer Hockey was on hand both days to capture these super images of her arrival and sunset alongside.Waalvliet is a general cargo vessel operated by Dutch company Hartel, delivered in 2025 and designed to significantly reduce fuel consumption thanks to an innovative wind-assisted propulsion system. The pair of vertical structures at the bow are Econowind rigid windfoils – a new generation of adjustable sails that rotate with the wind and generate aerodynamic lift similar to that of an aircraft wing.
~SHIPS~DORSET~ Images of the Month for October 2025 ~ 2of2 ~ ~ Waalvliet ~ alongside at Poole - September 2025
Key Dimensions for Waalvliet … Gross Tonnage = 2,780 …Length = 89m … Beam = 13m … Deadweight Tonnage = 3,800 … Service Speed = 11 knots … Hold Dimensions = L61m x B11m x D8.5m … in service since 2025.
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