Vessel specifications
Route
Test ship for research projects.
IMO number
europa-1987
Building year
1987
Building yard
Neue Germersheimer Schiffswerft, Germany (#844)
Owner
Rheinfähre Maul GmbH
Operator
Length
57 m
Breadth
13,4 m
Draft
0,95 m
Gross tonnage
?
Machinery
4 * MAN D 2866E
Speed
? knots
Passengers
250
Cars
32
Lane metres
?
Port of registry
?
Flag
Germany
Former names
Horst (2017-2025) — Rheinfähre Maul
Europa (1989-2017) — ?
Former owners
Rheinfähre H. Maul (1986-?)
Gemeente Buren (1974-1986)
Provinciale Waterstaat Gelderland (1969-1974)
Gemeente Buren (1974-1986)
Provinciale Waterstaat Gelderland (1969-1974)
Sister ships
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Notes
It is currently being converted into a fully autonomous ferry as part of the "Akoon" project.
Photos
M/F Horst
Photo: Rheinfähre Maul
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