Tamar Prototype Reborn as Police Patrol Boat
18 Feb 2008
The company's experience of working with various types of lifeboat for the RNLI and its in-house skills covered all the trades required, working alongside their preferred partners, TEAM Technologies SW.
With regard to interior fitments, a new galley was designed and installed, together with living accommodation for a crew of four. The wheelhouse was completely refurbished and the console re-designed, with new control systems for the helm and navigator positions.
Working alongside Finnings, the Caterpillar engines were overhauled and a new control system was installed at the helm and flydeck. The hydraulics systems were overhauled and the Pyrogen was re-wired, upgraded and certificated.
All the RNLI colours were removed and repainted with those of the Kent Police. The work was overseen on behalf of the Kent Police by marine surveyor Jonathan Leach. Works were completed over an eight month period, during which time the experienced Seawind Barclay Curle workforce successfully met a number of unexpected challenges as they arose.






