PROGRESS REPORT ON THE VT CRITICAL SERVICE / SOUTHAMPTON PATROL BOATS DEC 2008

Her main cabin is nearly finished. Her teak and holy cabin sole is laid and the sides are lined in grey headlining.

Below, the custom made helm console that we designed with the helm to port and a navigators station to s/bd, central access down via stairs to her fore and amidships cabin. The helm position features the same 'wrap around design' as used on the Portugal pilot boat, which proved to deliver a very focused and ergonomic driving position. Central featured is the navigators station providing a spacious and comfortable work position.

Below in her fore cabin is positioned a V seating arrangement which will have a table between, above each seat is a bunk berth / storage shelf. TOpposite f/wd is a large storage locker that can be used to store oil spill containment equipment and aft of this is the heads compartment.

The internal fit out is completed using a combination of walnut laminate, grey sidelining carpet and white vinyl head lining panels, creating a very warm and  high class feel to the accommodation area.

Her Galley is finished, showing 240 v hob, sink, fridge and numerous lockers and storage shelf's. Her heads compartment shown right is lined in white Formica panels.

Below, The midships cabin features 9 crew lockers. Aft is the tank space, then the engine compartment.

The fuel tanks are fitted and the compartment is finished, the hull sides are kept in a unpainted resin finish with the rest of the compartment flowcoated white.

The engine compartment has been sound and fireproofed, the panels have been designed in small sections that can be more easily removed for maintenance.

Her MOB and water recovery unit has been completed, shown here are the access ladder and steps.

Her heavy duty electro hydraulic trim tabs he been fitted, a strong stainless steel ram has been used that will prove tough and durable.

The second hull is under construction and is progressing well, the main shell laminate is completed and the transverse frames are being laminated.

Below, Safehaven Marines new factory has been built in Youghal, and production will commence their in the new year improving capacity and increasing efficiency.