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55 (16.5m) PATROL Comfort & prestige, our larger and very successful Interceptor 55 PATROL vessel combines luxurious accommodation, a high passenger capacity, strength and tremendous sea keeping abilities with 4 vessels supplied to Ports worldwide
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SPECIFICATION
L.O.A. Length Moulded BEAM Beam moulded Draft Displacment Lightship Pilot seating capacity
Fuel capacity Engines Power output Gearboxes Generator Speed Operational Maximum Certification
Hurricane force 12 and 6m seas
Discovery Channel, Raging planet documentary
Pathfinder in Force 10 and huge waves
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55ft / 16.7m 16.1m 5m 4.6m 1.5m
24,000kg 12 pilots, 1-2 crew 2200 litres Scania D16 650hp Twin Disc 5135 6kw
25kts 25kts Lloyds |
Above, two Interceptor 55 Pilot / Patrol vessels, 'Spitfire' & 'Pathfinder' supplied to the Port of Southampton, UK in 2009 / 10 'Our Patrol versions
are typically used as a patrol boats and also as pilot boats As one of
their primary roles is providing 24hr cover on patrol they are equipped
with full live aboard 'hotel facilities' and are fitted out to a very
high standard, featuring an 24,000btu air conditioning unit, a
6.5kw 1500rpm generator providing 240v throughout the vessel, full
galley facilities with a 240v electric hob, microwave, hot and cold
water. One of the advantages of the Interceptor design which has the
engines mounted just aft of the LCG is the spacious forward
accommodation area providing twin bunk berths, a large seating area and
table, full galley with an abundance of locker storage. A midships cabin
provides 10 individual full height crew lockers. Her main
cabin features a GRP helm moulding designed to encompass the helmsman
with all navigational equipment, engine controls and instrumentation
easily visible and falling quickly to hand providing a focused driving
environment. Behind the helm is a
second larger dedicated navigation position with a large work top,
angled instrument console and storage lockers allowing the navigator to
monitor ship movements with a full paper chart assisting navigation
throughout busy waters. Opposite are two pilot seats for when the
vessel is operating in pilotage duties. At the aft of the cabin she
features a VIP area with a large, circular seating area with a table
between to port and a second large 'L' shaped settee to st/bd, allowing
comfortable seating if she is used to carry dignitaries. The cabin is
been finished correspondingly to a high standard to provide a high class
ambiance throughout. Typically the version
is powered by Scania D16 engines through Twin Disc V drive 'Quick Shift'
gearboxes. The engines are rated at 650hp and give her a 25kt max
speed at her 27,000kg fully loaded displacment. Engine removal is
facilitated via an large opening hatch on the aft deck and will allow
the engines to be lifted straight out of the craft. The Patrol version has
a flush aft deck area which provides a seating area. Often one of
the vessels roles will be the removal of floating flotsam such as trees,
pallets and other debris that often finds its way into the channel and
becomes a hazard for boat users. To facilitate this the Patrol version
is fitted with a large stainless steel basket, hydraulically operated
that can be lowered down 400mm below the surface to recover flotsam. Her hull design is a
twin chine deep V, with a full length keel, this gives her a soft
ride into head seas, tremendous stability running beam on in big seas
with little rolling and great directional stability downwind. All
Southampton's crews have been delighted with her sistership 'Spitfire's'
handling and have praised her seakeeping abilities Safehaven marine have
supplied pilot boats to ports throughout Europe, their vessels have
gained a deserved reputation for excellent sea keeping and tremendous
strength. 'PATHFINDER' The second of VT Critical services new Interceptor 55 pilot / patrol vessel for the Port of Southampton
OWNERS TESTIMONIAL & FEEDBACK Pathfinder is now in service alongside her sister ship Spitfire operating as pilot / patrol duties in Southampton's waters. Her crew are very happy with her and we have received a couple of nice e mails from her crew; Hi
Frank I
have used Pathfinder now for 8 watches and she is a fantastic boat
all round, the changes you have made are spot on and she is a very well
balance boat, a credit to you and your team. I am gutted that I am on
leave now for 2 weeks as I miss driving the launch so much !! Regards Gary
Frank Thought
You'd appreciate some constructive Feedback on Pathfinder! We
are all very appreciative of the fact that you listened to how we would
like the Pathfiders helm position/instruments/switches and to my mind it
really is spot on. Thanks. An inch plinth under the
throttle control would prevent the helm operator having to lean
forward to adjust controls but it is a minor niggle. The
improved Galley area is a big improvement on Spitfire too, as is the
improved internal lighting. So Pathfinder
is a great boat that I actually enjoy maneuvering/operating. Well
done! Regards John
Hyland Ps..
yeah and thanks for puttin' that music system in! It really does make a
big difference.
Below, some nice photos of Pathfinder during first rough weather sea trials, you can see a video of the trials here- SEE THE VIDEO
Over the years we have captured many exceptional photographs and videos of our vessels operating in extreme conditions, check them out here- GALLERY
Safehaven Marine, Ashgrove, Cobh, Co Cork, Ireland Phone 00353 86 8054582 Email- info@safehavenmarine.com safehavenmarine@eircom.net
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All our vessels are build to the highest standards of strength & engineering and are renowned world wide for their exceptional sea keeping abilities.
For the best, most extreme, rough weather demonstration videos of our boats, see our amazing selection on you tube.
BEST ROUGH WEATHER ACTION PHOTOS We don't just claim our boats have the best sea keeping abilities, here's the proof
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