Front Cover Story
Ireland’s Safehaven Marine has launched a second new pilot vessel for the Port of Liverpool, an Interceptor 48 pilot named Turnstone.
It is the fifth of Safehaven Marine’s Interceptor 48 pilot vessels to enter service in ports worldwide and is the 25th pilot vessel built by Safehaven as it has become known for pre-eminence in this specialised field.
Turnstone is powered by a pair of Volvo’s new D13 550hp engines driving through Twin Disc 5114 gearboxes to provide an operational speed of 26kts. The vessel is 14.7m LOA, with a 4.3m beam and 18,000kg displacement. It has a seating capacity for seven pilots and two crew, with Grammer air suspension seats fitted in the main cabin and a further two in the forward cabin.
The fitting out is to a very high standard, with a full galley, four person dinette, and a separate heads compartment. Pilots are well catered for, with the vessel featuring air conditioning with high level outlets throughout the main cabin to provide a comfortable environment. Double glazing on all windows ensures good visibility is maintained at all times without the usual problems of misting in poor conditions. Teak and holy cabin soles, walnut Formica laminates and trimming ensure Turnstone provides a luxurious working environment, augmented by very low noise levels of just 75db.
For further information contact Safehaven Marine at Tel: +353 86 8054582, Email: info@safehavenmarine.com, Web: www.safehavenmarine.com
Related Articles
MARINE CONSTRUCTION
POWER & PROPULSION
ENVIRONMENT