Like Greatham, Arrow is classed Lloyds +A1 SSC Mono Pilot HSC G3. Two Scania DI 16M EMS diesels rated at 570mhp will take the craft to 23 knots with a full load of three crew and seven pilots or 12 passengers.

Mark Killingback, Deputy Harbour Master at Falmouth said, ‘The purchase of the new VT Halmatic Camarc 16 pilot boat will enhance the capability of the pilotage service that Falmouth offers and is an excellent example of how the port authorities can cooperate together in the specification and procurement of new pilot boats.’

Formed in 1870, Falmouth Harbour Commissioners provide pilotage services for the Ports of Falmouth, Falmouth Docks and Truro as well as the Helford River, the quarries on the eastern sie of the Lizard Peninsula and the Falmouth, Gerrans and Veryan Bays.

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