We undertook the first set of along ship handling trials today. The Interceptor 55 was put alongside a 170m tanker by the Cork Pilots to see how she will handle in pilot duties. The two experienced coxswains found she was a joy to handle alongside, capable of maintaining station easily just inches from the ship with no tendency to be sucked in alongside. Once against the ship a small amount of positive helm was required to hold her pushed alongside the ships side with her shoulder up against the ship. When neutral helm was applied she naturally pulled away from the ship. We made a short video to demonstrate this, which can be seen from this link. SEE THE VIDEO
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