Dutch Pilots noiseless in Seattle
Resilient wheelhouse mounts keep the decibel level on board at or below 65db.
Seattle USA based Kvichak Marine Industries and Camarc Design in the UK have teamed up once again this year in close cooperation with the owner to design and build three 72’ (22m) all weather fast pilot boats, for pilot operation in the ports along the Dutch coast and operated by the Dutch Pilotage Organization ( DPO).
The vessel features a floating and removable wheelhouse with ten resilient mounts to keep vibration down and deaden sound, maintaining the decibel level at or below 65db.
The vessels are being built in Seattle, where the Dutch Pilots have a representative on site throughout the process. Completion dates are scheduled for January 2010, February 2010 and April 2010.
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