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THE NEW 2012 PORT OF CORK PILOT.
Our fourth Interceptor 48 pilot vessel
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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 Speed Operational Maximum Certification
First sea trials, footage from our rescue 38 off Roches point
Alongside boarding trials on a 98m coaster & Saga Sapphire liner off Roches point
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48ft / 14.7m 14.2m 4.4m 4.1m 1.3m
17,400kg 4 pilots, 2 crew 2000 litres Volvo D13 550hp Twin Disc 5114
26kts 26kts IRL Dept of Marine
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We have now launched the 'Failte' the Port of Corks new pilot vessel an Interceptor 48 Pilot. This was a special launch for us as this is our local Port, and having built the ports last new pilot vessel, the Gleann Mor, an Interceptor 42 pilot delivered over six years ago, we have built up a great relationship with all the crew and pilots at the port, and are delighted to be, once again six years latter launch their new pilot vessel. The Interceptor 48 is very closely modeled on their previous Interceptor 42 pilot which has worked so well, especially in the rough conditions the Port can experience. The 'Failte' is powered by twin Volvo D13 550hp engines, and provide her with an operational speed of 26kts, on sea trials she proved exceptionally quiet with only 75db being recorded at maximum speed.
Undertaking boarding trials alongside a 98m coaster & the Saga Saphire liner, you can see a video here- VIDEO 2
The vessel has seating for 4 pilots and 2 crew on Grammer Actimo air suspension seats in the main cabin and further seating area for up to 4 passengers in her spacious forward cabin. The cabin is fitted out to a very high standard featuring a teak & holy cabin sole, warm wood laminates and dark grey sidelining throughout, these refinements, coupled with the Interceptors soft riding hull provides the crew and pilots with very comfortable and relaxed transits. The vessel incorporates throughout, a depth of carefully considered and highly specified engineering, incorporating the latest refinements Safehaven have developed for their pilot boats over the last 6 years, including among others their own transom mounted MOB recovery platform that can quickly and efficiently recover a casualty from the water safely, even in rough conditions. Her central helm position offers panoramic vision all round and above, and offers one of the best helming positions around, totally focused on providing the operator with the maximum comfort and control of the vessel, especially during the often challenging conditions a pilot vessel operates in. Double glazed front windows, Exalto 5 speed wipers with hot water screen washers ensure total visibility in poor conditions. Raymarine C120 & C140 displays for radar and plotter are integrated into her 'wrap around' helm console, easily viewed and controlled by the helmsman. Designed for all weathers she has large rudders and coupled with a powerful Hypro Marine power steering system means she is exceptional maneuverable with quick, light steering of just 4 turns lock to lock meaning she can 'turn on a sixpence'. All who have viewed her agree she is a very graceful vessel with pleasing, modern lines and we look forward to seeing her in service at our home port soon.
Above and below, A central 'wrap around' helm console and her well appointed interior provide a very comfortable environment for pilots and crew.
Her f/wd cabin is large and spacious with a separate heads and electrical compartment, storage lockers and work top and seating for 4 passengers.
Reclining, air suspension heated Grammer Actimo air suspension seats.
Above some nice pics of her first day of sea trials, you can see the video on youtube here- VIDEO 1
Alongside our Interceptor 38 pilot / SAR during sea trials.
Volvo D13 550hp engines provide her with a 26kts operational speed.
Below, alongside the Port of Corks current Interceptor 42 the Glean Mor, which will now move to back up pilot boat, with Sonia, the old pilot vessel she replaces in the background.
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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