ETV Guardian — Custom LEGO® Emergency Towing Vessel Model
A high-impact 1:40 scale replica of a Dutch coastguard ETV
- Commissioned by: KONAJRA (model display)
- Scale: 1:40
- Model Length: 150 cm
- Built: 2018
About ETV Guardian
- ETV Guardian is a LEGO® model representing the Netherlands Coastguard’s Emergency Towing Vessel (ETV), the Guardian (formerly Ievoli Amaranth). Operated by Multraship Towage & Salvage and chartered for readiness in rough seas, the real vessel responds from wind force 5 Bft offshore to assist vessels in distress
Real Vessel Specifications
- Type: Emergency Towing Vessel (ETV)
- Flag: Netherlands
- Operator: Multraship Towage & Salvage for Netherlands Coastguard
- Year Built: 2013
- Length overall: 65.7 m
- Beam: 15.5 m
- Gross tonnage: 2,637 GT
- Propulsion: 2× MAK 8M32C main engines — ~8,000 kW total
- Maximum bollard pull: 149 t
- Sea-depth assistance: FiFi 1 firefighting equipment, dynamic positioning DP‑2
Why This Model Stands Out
- Operational modeling: Educates and informs by faithfully representing an ETV’s real-world mission
- Bold presence: At 1.5 m long, it commands attention with realistic rigging and scale
- Engineering realism: Features like bollard pull equipment and FiFi systems were incorporated in brick form
LEGO® Model Highlights
- Full-scale presence: A solid 1.5 m long build, faithfully reflecting the vessel’s profile
- Accurate detailing: Includes winches, exhaust funnels, radar mast, deck fittings, and lifeboats
- True-to-life palette:
- Clean navy and white livery with realistic deck gear
The Build
- Designed with precision at 1:40 scale, ETV Guardian was built in 2018—based on detailed arrangements of the real vessel’s structure and purpose. The model matches both the vessel’s proportions and its functional character, designed not only for display but to evoke readiness and maritime fidelity.
Interested in Your Own Model?
nterested in commissioning a LEGO® model of your official vessel—be it ETV, patrol craft, lifeboat, or service ship? KONAJRA specializes in creating high-fidelity scale models tailored for training, display, or maritime heritage purposes.