Overview
- The Interior Ministry placed WSP 3 into service in Koblenz, with the boat immediately operational on the Rhine.
- Officials say the craft will monitor river traffic, enforce safety and environmental standards, and support lifesaving missions in emergencies.
- Built to current technical standards, the 16.5‑meter boat delivers about 1,100 horsepower, exceeds 50 km/h, and uses AdBlue exhaust treatment meeting Stage V emissions rules.
- Crew features include a height-adjustable boarding device to facilitate transfers to larger vessels during inspections and operations.
- The boat cost roughly €2 million, was built at ÖSWAG in Linz, and reached Koblenz after about 950 river kilometers and 58 locks as part of a broader fleet modernization program.