NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2011
SAFEHAVEN MARINE SIGN CONTRACTS WITH THE PORT OF ALGECERIAS, SPAIN FOR AN INTERCEPTOR 48 PILOT
Ron Goddard, our International representative for the Iberian Peninsula signed contracts with the Spanish Port of Algecerias to build an Interceptor 48 pilot boat. This is the first vessel we will be building for a Spanish Port, and it follows on from the strong reputation we have developed in their neighboring country Portugal, with 7 pilot vessels built, and in build for Portugal and the Azores. The vessel is very similar in specification to the Cork and Liverpool pilot vessels, being powered by Volvo D13 engines and is to be built to a similarly high specification. Delivery is scheduled for August 2012.
Below, her hull under construction.
SAFEHAVEN SIGN CONTRACTS WITH PORT OF CORK
Local
Cork Marine Company Wins Port of Cork Contract
The
Port of Cork has today announced that local Cork Company, Safehaven Marine have
been awarded the contract to build the Port of Cork’s new pilot vessel. Due to
be delivered in 2012, Safehaven Marine beat off strong competition from several
other companies to win the contract.
Commenting
on the contract Captain Paul O’Regan, Deputy Harbour Master, said: “As part
of our planned renewal of equipment and vessels, the port recently advertised a
contract to build a new Pilot vessel on e-tenders. We are pleased to announce
that “Safehaven Marine”, a Cork based boat builder has been successful.”
Since
building the last Cork pilot boat in 2006, Safehaven Marine has specialized in
the 'niche' pilot boat market and continuously expanded. Currently employing 30
staff, Safehaven Marine operates out of two factories, one in Little Island and
a new state of the art facility built in Youghal. They have supplied pilot boats
worldwide, from Scandinavia, Europe, and the Mediterranean and as far a field as
Asia and the Middle East, and in 2012 will pass a milestone by launching their
100th vessel since being established in 1996. Safehaven are now probably
NEW PORT OF CORK 2011 PILOT BOAT CONTRACT AWARDED TO SAFEHAVEN MARINE.
Safehaven Marine have been awarded the contract to build the Port of Corks new pilot vessel. This was a very special award for us as this is our local Port, and having built their 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 and are delighted to be, once again six years latter building their new pilot vessel. They have chosen this time our new Interceptor 48, which is very closely modeled on their previous Interceptor 42, which has worked so well, especially in the rough conditions the Port can experience. The new vessel will be powered by twin Volvo D13 550hp engines and be built to reflect the very latest refinements we have developed in our pilot boats. Their new vessel will be an example of the high level of fit out and engineering Safehaven Marine incorporate into all our vessels, as we continue to establish ourselves as leaders in pilot boat design and production.
New order for an Interceptor 55 'Pilot' boat for the Port of Aden, Yemen.
The Port of Aden, Yemen have ordered a new pilot vessel for the Port, delivery is in April 2012, the hull , superstructure and deck have now been joined together. The vessel will be powered by twin Volvo D16 750hp engines. The vessel is being built for very hot climate operation, with a high degree of redundancy: twin 6kw generators, powering 3x 24,000btu air conditioning units, and twin high power engine room ventilation fans. Fit out features seating capacity for 8 pilots, with full live aboard facilities incorporated into her spacious air conditioned forward cabin. The vessel promises to be a fine, very striking looking pilot vessel for the port. Her hull is fully completed, fendering, brightwork and internal fit out well underway and her engines are due to be delivered shortly,
SAFEHAVEN MARINE LAUNCH THE FIRST OF FOUR PILOT BOATS FOR THE AZORES 'Joăo Vaz Corte-Real'
Safehaven were awarded the contract to build four of its new Interceptor 38 / 11.5m pilot vessels for the Islands of the Azores, situated some 1000 miles out into the Atlantic between Europe and America and have launched the first vessel 'Joa Vaz Corte-Real'. The vessels use our proven Genesis Interceptor 38 hull with a new pilot boat superstructure. The vessels are to be built in accordance with the Portuguese Maritime authority regulations and the hull will be built under Bureau Veritas to plan approval by same. Powered by twin Volvo D9 425 hp engines on ZF 'V' Drive gearboxes, the design features a more central cabin position allowing an aft cockpit are which is fitted with a Mampray quick release towing slip hook. the design also incorporates a 'pusher' bow that will allow the vessel to be used for occasional 'tug duties' assisting pilots in maneuvering ships. The design features four pilot seats, and a central helm position. Other features include 1500 litres GRP fuel tanks situated in a midships tank compartment, a forward cabin with a separate heads compartment and occasional sleeping berths as well as providing storage. The vessel will be engineered for hot climate operation with twin 5000m3hr engine room fans. Stainless steel lifting points built in at the bow and transom allowing the vessel to be easily lifted from the water. Engine room access will be via a deck hatch in the cabin sole for daily inspections and two large deck hatches on the aft cockpit facilitating engine removal and service.
Below, latest launch pictures of the first vessel.
Her seakeeping was tested in 35kts of wind and she displayed the Interceptor's typically excellent levels of seakeeping, being very soft into a head sea, a result of her fine 55 degree bow deadrise and exceptionally stable down wind, being very responsive to the helm.
SEA THE VIDEO OF HER SEA TRIALS Featuring alongside ship handling and rough weather trials
The Volvo D9 engines rated at 425hp provide her with a maximum speed of 25kts and an operational speed of 21kts.
Below, Her designs unique features can be seen here, the centrally positioned cabin provides for a spacious foredeck to easily facilitate pilot transfers, whilst allowing a large aft cockpit for when the vessel is utilized in 'towing' or rope handling duties. At the bow can be seen the integral bow fendering allowing the vessel to operate in 'pushing' maneuvers to assist in maneuvering of smaller ships inside the harbor. these features make the pilot vessel truly 'multi-purpose' and allows ports to concentrate several different vessel capabilities into one vessel in a cost effective, economical manor.
Weighing a lightship12,200kg (13,500kg loaded displacement) 'Joa Vaz Corte-Real' sits with perfectly level trim and displays her graceful proportions, and has the look of a much bigger vessel.
SECOND PILOT VESSEL FOR MALTA 'FOXTROT' IS LAUNCHED.
The Malta Maritime Pilots ordered a second Interceptor pilot vessel 2 years after taking delivery of Echo 1 their Interceptor 42 pilot, a fine testimony as to how happy they are with the first vessel. The 2nd boat is a a pilot version of our Interceptor 48 with a Cab f/wd arrangement. The vessel is now launched. 'FOXTROT' is powered by twin Scania D12 engines rated at 530hp @ 1900rpm and provide her with an operational speed of 24kts. 'Foxtrot is is fitted out with a passengers seating capacity of 12 pilots / passengers in Westmeken air craft style reclining passenger seats. Her main cabin is fully air conditioned with a 24,000 btu air con system with high level outlets in the main cabin. The system is powered by a 6kw generator also providing on board 240v power. She is equipped with a small galley in the forward cabin fitted with a sink, microwave and 240v outlets. The forward cabin also houses a separate heads compartment fitted with a sea toilet and black water holding tank with pump out facilities. Her aft cockpit is very spacious, a virtue of the 'cab f/wd' design and is fitted with lashing points to allow her carry up to 4,000kg of deck cargo. A full hydraulic system powers a bow thruster providing excellent close quarter maneuvering, further assisted by a second external helm position at the aft of the cabin
'Foxtrot' has an operational speed of 24kts on a lightship displacment of 17,250kg
Below, seen here alongside the Azores 38 pilot during sea trials offshore.
'URSULA' ROENNE PILOT BOAT, DENMARK RECEIVES FINE ENDORSEMENT
After six month in operation successfully, Hans Kumler, the Port Director sent us this very complimentary letter, expressing how pleased he has been with his vessel, and is a fine endorsement for Safehaven Marines pilot vessels.
ANGUS CAMPBELL ORDERS A NEW WILDCAT 53 CLASS 0 PASSENGER / WINDFARM SUPPORT VESSEL.
Angus has had two vessel previously built by us, an Interceptor 42 in 2004 and an Interceptor 55 in 2007 'Orca 11', and now ordering his 3rd vessel from us, he is our most loyal customer, and a great recommendation for our customer relations, and demonstrates how happy he has been with both our boats and service to come back to us again. Angus has always been a pleasure to work with and we look forward to building him his Wildcat 53. Below is his Wildcat 53 design.
'SKUA' enjoys her naming ceremony at the Port of Liverpool.
After being delivered, commissioned and accepted at the Port of Liverpool Skua had her naming ceremony on a fine sunny day on the 4th April. Some nice photos were taken of the day below.
'ISLAND PANTHER' The 2nd Windfarm support vessel built for Island Shipping by Safehaven Marine is now launched
Safehaven Marine have now launched the second Wildcat 53 / 16m windfarm support vessel for Island Shipping 'Island Panther' a sister ship to the first vessel 'Island Tiger' supplied in 2010. The Wildcat 53 is high bow buoyancy bow design, symmetrical hull, twin chine catamaran of GRP composite construction, princible dimensions are 16m moulded (17.3m LOA) a 6.1m / 20ft beam and a 1.15m draft, the design offers excellent sea keeping abilities, being able to push through steep head seas without slamming occurring on the bridge deck by virtue of the fuller bow sections providing adequate buoyancy to lift over waves, this combined with the catamaran designs high levels of transverse stability results in a very stable, seaworthy craft. Island Panther incorporated a number of changes over the first vessel to enhance her functionality in her windfarm support role , most notable being the incorporation of a dedicated fuel and water transfer system with additional fuel capacity totalling 5,000 litres of fuel and 1,000 litres of water. The fuel transfer system features separate reels with 50m of hose stored in the fore peak, these pump fuel / water under 5 bar from high capacity 240v pumps, allowing the vessel to refuel generators / water tanks on the windfarm platforms up to 40-50m above water.
Island Panther is fitted with Scania D16 V8 650hp engines
running Ultra Dynamics 451 Waterjets with Joystick control and has a maximum
speed of 25kts with an operational speed of 22kts at a lightship displacment of
28,000kg, she has a very soft
and comfortable ride, with exceptionally low noise levels of only 67db being
recorded in the cabin at maximum speed.
The bow
area has been designed to accommodate a specially developed fender system from
Ocean 3. The fender design is of high density foam core 500m x 400mm to cushion
impacts and stresses in the bow. The fender is retained by straps in a grove
moulded into the bow, thereby capable of being quickly changed in the event of
damage and is interchangeable to feature either a flat bow or a fender with a
nipple incorporated. No stranger to building exceptionally strong GRP hulls, the
Wildcat 53 has the same heavy duty scantlings as their renowned pilot boats
which are often subject to severe impacts in rough weather, this produces a
vessel that can withstand tough use in the harsh windfarm support vessel
environment. GRP provides many benefits, being a homogeneous structure it is
very strong, it gives a high standard of external finish with the advantage of
zero maintenance, it is easily repaired and perfectly compliments Safehaven’s
graceful design, resulting in a very striking vessel.
The
superstructure is a raised bridge deck design with the helm and navigators
position elevated to provide excellent visibility. The cabin is centrally
positioned in an ‘island configuration’ with a clear 750mm walkway each side
and around the bow where there is a cargo lifting space. This provides a safe
passageway and spacious work and boarding area at the bow.
Accommodation
is spacious and designed to provide a comfortable and luxurious environment,
with a combination of aircraft style transit seating, and a dinette style
seating platform with a table providing a comfortable area during standby with a
'SKUA' THE PORT OF LIVERPOOL'S NEW INTERCEPTOR 48 PILOT VESSEL IS LAUNCHED
We have now launched The Port of Liverpool's new pilot boat 'Skua', an Interceptor 48 pilot. On initial sea trials she performed very well, powered by twin Volvo D12 500hp engines she has an operational speed of 24kts with 1/4 fuel and 23kts with full fuel on a lightship displacment of 17,750kg. She has very responsive handling, runs with a level trim, noise and vibration levels are very low recording just 75db at 20kts, and she provides a very quiet and relaxed environment for her crew and pilots. Alongside ship handling trials proved very successful, she was very easy to control coming alongside, held station effortlessly and broke away easily without her transom corner even touching the ships side. 'Skua' is certainly a very striking vessel combining her bright red hull with the Interceptors graceful lines.
Above and below, the first day of rough weather sea trials were completed with 'Skua' handling very well in 36kts of wind and 3-4m breaking waves. A video of the day can be seen on you tube- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JF5JH9enINE
Below, a poignant photograph of the 'Gleann Mor', the first pilot vessel built by Safehaven Marine six years ago in 2005, and our latest pilot boat 'Skua', built some 16 pilot boats later.
The vessel is very heavily fendered all round. Extra fendering on the bow allows her to be used for pushing duties to assist pilots in close quarter maneuver inside the harbour, and protects the bow and stem from operational damage. Additional fendering at the transom quarters protects this vulnerable area during breakaway in pilot boarding maneuvers.
Below- a refinement on our proven sacrificial fender system greatly lessens impacts during boarding, and successfully protects the vessels main fenders.
'Skua' has an increased seating capacity to allow for five pilots and two crew seated on Grammer air suspension seats in the main cabin, with an additional two Grammer pilot seats in the forecabin, giving a total capacity for 7 pilots and two crew. In addition the spacious forecabin incorporates a luxurious fit out and features a fit out incorporating a galley, dinette seating for four and a table between, bringing total seating capacity to 11. A separate heads compartment is fitted with an electric toilet and black water tank. The fit out is to a high standard featuring teak and holy cabin sole throughout, and full interior lining in bur walnut laminates, grey sidelining and white headlining, this provides the pilots and crew with a comfortable living environment when on stand by or passage.
She features a 'wrap around' helm position with all navigation instruments integrated in front of the helmsman, with engine and auxiliary controls alongside, this provides an exceptionally driver focused helm position that is ergonomically comfortable and efficient, allowing the helmsman ultimate control of the vessel. Other features to assist in the vessels operational efficiency are double glazing on all windows and a fully air conditioned cabin from a 16,000btu air conditioning unit with high level outlets.
