The latest craft from Targa of Finland features a 'walk-around' layout which enhances safety for the crew. The year-round comfort and quiet of the wheelhouse was another factor affecting PHC's choice. A second steering position on the flybridge provides additional visibility and presence whether escorting commercial craft or monitoring leisure boaters.

The boat is powered by a 230hp Volvo KAD43 marine diesel which delivers speeds of over 30 knots while effectively balancing the difficult demands of quick response and slow patrolling duties.

Poole Harbour Commissioners have maximised the efficiency of their budget with a craft built on a semi-production basis which, in this instance, has also been specially fitted out with custom hydro survey transponders which enable it to be used as a dedicated survey boat as required.

MJ Information No: 19103