An Irish beacon of innovation and craftsmanship

Named for the Irish word meaning “light,” the 15m Solas will replace the venerable Glean Mor built by Safehaven in 2005 and marks the third collaboration between Safehaven Marine and the Port of Cork.

The build also marks Safehaven’s 60th pilot boat to go into operation worldwide.

Impressive performance

Powered by twin Scania DI13 500hp engines, Solas boasts impressive performance, achieving an operational speed of 25 knots while maintaining exceptional fuel efficiency. 

Solas has been designed with great attention and a renewed dedication to safety and comfort.

The Interceptor’s central helm position and console providing panoramic vision and precise control of the vessel.

Its helm is totally focused on providing the operator with the maximum comfort and control of the vessel, especially during the often challenging conditions a pilot vessel operates in.

To assist pilots during navigation and pre-pilotage, a table and console is provided for one of the pilot seats incorporating its own ECDS navigation display and VHF.

Safehaven Marine’s commitment to innovation is evident in every aspect of the vessel’s design, from the electrically operated MOB recovery platform that can quickly and efficiently recover a casualty from the water safely, to the specially developed fendering system.

The company worked closely with the pilots at the port and Ocean 3 to develop a special version of Ocean 3’s proven fendering system that incorporates a larger fender at the shoulder impact area and a cut away recces at the pilot boarding area that prevents the ships pilot ladder from becoming trapped.

A fully air conditioned main cabin provides seating for four pilots and two crew on Grammer Actimo air suspension seats and space for luggage during crew transfer operations.

Additional seating area for up to four passengers is provided in the spacious forward cabin featuring dinette seating, a separate heads compartment and electrical compartment allowing excellent access to all electrical components and equipment.