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Customs ship Friesland ceremoniously handed over in Wolgast – focus on environmental friendliness!
On November 10, 2025, the customs ship “Friesland” was handed over in Wolgast. It monitors German waters with LNG propulsion.
Customs ship Friesland ceremoniously handed over in Wolgast – focus on environmental friendliness!
Today, November 10, 2025, the customs ship “Friesland” was ceremoniously handed over at the Peene shipyard in Wolgast. This ship is of great importance because it is the last of three newly built customs ships that will ensure that German waters in the North and Baltic Seas can be monitored even better in the future. Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil and Prime Minister Manuela Schwesig (both SPD) took part in the ceremonial inauguration, which underlines the importance of the event. NDR reports.
The “Friesland” measures an impressive 55 meters in length and was made entirely of aluminum. Particularly noteworthy is their lower-emission LNG propulsion, which not only reduces emissions of air pollutants, but also enables the ship to operate purely electrically in port. The “Friesland” thus paved the way for environmentally conscious shipping and carries the “Blue Angel” environmental label, which stands for its environmentally friendly design. Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania also contributed 1.5 million euros to the development costs, which underlines the support of the maritime economy in the region.
Technology and sustainability
At a time when environmental protection is becoming increasingly important, the “Friesland” is taking the next step towards a sustainable future. It complements the two sister ships “Fehmarn” and “Emden”, which have already been put into service and also bear the “Blue Angel” environmental label. These ships are not only equipped with LNG propulsion, but also have a biocide-free, abrasion-resistant hard coating that is intended to prevent environmental damage from paint components and microplastics. Blue Angel highlights the importance of this technology for sustainable public procurement.
The use of the “Friesland” is particularly relevant in connection with monitoring and operations against environmentally harmful activities at sea. The operational ship “Rügen” is currently busy monitoring the damaged oil tanker “Eventin”, which is part of the controversial Russian shadow fleet. Maritime security therefore remains a top priority and will be massively strengthened by the new customs ships.
In summary, the “Friesland” is not just a ship; it stands for progress and responsibility, both in the area of maritime security and environmental protection. A good knack for developing environmentally friendly technologies shows that the maritime economy in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is on the right track.