The vessel may be Safehaven\u2019s smallest pilot vessel, but it has proved to have capabilities way above its size. Frank Kowalski, the vessel\u2019s designer commented: \u201cWe were demonstrating the vessel for a customer, it was a particularly bad day with winds reaching force 9 creating 10m waves, but a good day to demonstrate your vessels seakeeping abilities. Seas were particularly large this day and breaking heavily, but the vessel performed superbly in the sometimes challenging conditions.\u201d<\/p>\n
It\u2019s \u2018self righting\u2019 and capable of recovering after being capsized and as such can be used for search and rescue duties. It features removable outboard safety railings. Whilst spacious forward and aft decks give the vessel multi -role capabilities.<\/p>\n
The Interceptor 38 <\/i>has a LOA of 11.7m and a 4.1m beam and substantial delta fendering all round for protection during boardings. It\u2019s powered by Volvo D9 engines giving a maximum speed of 29 knots and has an operational speed of 23 knots. The design has seating for four pilots and one crew with additional seating for up to six passengers.<\/p>\n