PR.WILLEM ALEXANDER

PR.WILLEM ALEXANDER (IMO: 9275945) sailing under the Netherlands flag. It has an overall length of 121 feets and a beam of 52 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 244574000
• IMO: 9275945
• Call Sign: PBAA
• Flag: Netherlands
• Vessel Type: Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (Vehicles)
• AIS Type: 69 (Passenger Ship)

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 20,566 GT
• Deadweight: 3,750 DWT
• Length Overall: 166.5 m
• Beam: 28 m
• Draft: 6.1 m
• Year Built: 2003

Propulsion

• Engine Type: Diesel-Electric
• Propulsion: Twin controllable pitch propellers
• Bow Thrusters: 2
• Stern Thrusters: 2

Shipyard

• Builder: Van der Giessen-de Noord
• Yard Location: Krimpen aan den IJssel, Netherlands
• Year Delivered: 2003

Owner / Operator

• Owner: Doeksen
• Operator: Rederij Doeksen
• Commercial Manager: Terschellinger Stoomboot Maatschappij (TSM)
• Home Port: Harlingen, Netherlands

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• Navigation System: GPS/DGPS
• AIS: Class A Transponder
• GMDSS: Equipped
• Radar: Marine radar systems fitted

Operating Region

• Primary Route: Harlingen – Terschelling – Vlieland
• Operating Area: Wadden Sea, Netherlands
• Trade Area: Domestic/Short Sea

Vessel Description

PR. WILLEM ALEXANDER is a Dutch passenger and vehicle ferry operating in the Wadden Sea region of the Netherlands. The vessel serves the islands of Terschelling and Vlieland from the mainland port of Harlingen, providing a critical transport link for both residents and tourists. Built in 2003 at the Van der Giessen-de Noord shipyard in Krimpen aan den IJssel, the vessel was constructed specifically for service in the challenging tidal and shallow water conditions of the Wadden Sea. Operated by Rederij Doeksen, one of the principal ferry operators serving the Dutch Wadden Islands, the vessel is capable of carrying both passengers and wheeled vehicles. Her diesel-electric propulsion system combined with bow and stern thrusters provides excellent maneuverability, which is essential for safe navigation and berthing in the dynamic tidal environment of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Wadden Sea.