Klaipėda University
Herkaus Manto str. 84
LT - 92294
Lithuania
About s/v BRABANDER
After the Government of the Republic of Lithuania has allocated funds, Klaipėda University acquired sailing vessel BRABANDER in 2006. The ship's name is derived from the region of Holland - Braband. She was built by the order of the sailing school owners Fred and Nelly Jenssen. The school is located in the Braband, Drimmelen port, where the sailing vessel was based until the date of sale. Firstly, the experts of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania and Klaipėda University confirmed that sailing vessel BRABANDER is in good condition and fits the main objectives – student teaching and scientific-research work in the sea.
After all, on the 1st of November in 2006 a purchase agreement was signed and Brabander started the first voyage to Lithuania. After sailing 770 nautical miles under tricolor flag of Lithuania, overcoming 9 Beauforts storm in the Baltic Sea, sailing vessel Babander moored in Klaipėda on the 9th of November in 2006. (Pictures from the first voyage)
On the 18th of January in 2008 by the decision of University Senate No. 11-34 an independent structural element – laboratory Scientific research-training sailing vessel BRABANDER was established. There is modern navigational and safety equipment onboard. According to the classification of Lithuanian yachts register, BRABANDER fully complies with the first category sailing yacht - unlimited (ocean) - requirements.
Currently, sailing vessel BRABANDER can fulfill the following tasks: carry out initial marine practice for students and cognitive-training cruises for sailing enthusiasts, explore the seabed with special equipment and engage in marine tourism.
Sailing vessels always plays the representative role by participating in various events. Representing Lithuania as a marine state is one of the major goals of BRABANDER.
BRABANDER is the biggest sailing vessel in Lithuania. Therefore, she is consistently invited to regattas, festivals, and parades. And we invite everyone who is devoted to sea and sailing to participate in our activities.
Gaff topsail schooner “BRABANDER”
- Owner – Klaipėda University
- Flag – Lithuania
- Register number – LTU 1515
- Call sign – LYSM
- MMSI number – 277358000
- Build in 1977, Holland