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Noordzee-class tugboatlarger figure on 0 of 2
Measured figures
Length
Single source28.67 m (94 ft 1 in)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Noordzee-class tugboat | USNS VADM K. R. Wheeler |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Noordzee class[source] | VADM K. R. Wheeler[source] |
| Builders | Damen Group[source] | — |
| Operators | Royal Netherlands Navy[source] | — |
| Preceded by | Linge class[source] | — |
| Built | 1986–1997[source] | — |
| In commission |
USNS VADM K. R. Wheelerlarger figure on 2 of 2
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349 ft 0 in (106.38 m)[source]
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1987–present[source] |
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| Planned | — |
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| Completed | 2007[source] |
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| Active | — |
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| Type | Coastal tugboat[source] | Offshore Petroleum Distribution System[source] |
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| Propulsion | Diesel-electric engines[source] | diesel engine[source] |
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| Country of origin | Netherlands[source]Noordzee-class tugboat · literal inventory Origin field assigned to the exact equipment row linked in the primary inventory identity column; no operator, manufacturer location or parent/sibling specification inference | — |
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| Namesake | — | Kenneth Ray Wheeler[source] |
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| Owner | — | Military Sealift Command (2007–2012) United States Navy (2012–present)[source] |
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| Builder | — | Edison Chouest Offshore[source] |
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| Acquired | — | 20 September 2007[source] |
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| Home port | — | Galliano[source] |
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| Identification | — | IMO number : 9354038 MMSI number : 369887000 Callsign : NWLE Hull number : T-AG-5001[source] |
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| Status | — | Active[source] |
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| Capacity | — | 500,000 barrels petroleum[source] |
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| Alternative designation | — | VADM K. R. Wheeler[source] |
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