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MOTOR BOAT AND YACHTING ARTICLE - STORM FORCE 11

Currently under construction, with its hull moulding just completed we have an Interceptor 38 self righting, all weather pilot vessel. This Interceptor 38 has been designed to provide true all weather pilot and SAR capabilities. Incorporating special features to allow her to recover from a 180 degree roll over, she is powered by Volvo D9 500hp engines to provide a 27kts maximum speed and fitted out to a very high specification. She will be subjected to capsize recovery tests afloat after launch in the summer.

SAFEHAVEN MARINE SIGN CONTRACTS WITH THE PORT OF ALGECERIAS, SPAIN FOR AN INTERCEPTOR 48 PILOT

Ron Goddard, our International representative for the Iberian Peninsula signed contracts with the Spanish Port of Algecerias to build an Interceptor 48 pilot boat. This is the first vessel we will be building for a Spanish Port, and it follows on from the strong reputation we have developed in their neighboring country Portugal, with 7 pilot vessels built, and in build for Portugal and the Azores. The vessel is very similar in specification to the Cork and Liverpool pilot vessels, being powered by Volvo D13 engines and is to be built to a similarly high specification. Delivery is scheduled for August 2012.

New order for an Interceptor 55 'Pilot' boat for the Port of Aden, Yemen.

The Port of Aden, Yemen have ordered a  new pilot vessel for the Port, delivery is in April 2012, the hull , superstructure and deck have now been joined together. The vessel will be powered by twin Volvo D16 750hp engines. The vessel is being built for very hot climate operation, with a high degree of redundancy: twin 6kw generators, powering 3x 24,000btu air conditioning units, and twin high power engine room ventilation fans. Fit out features seating capacity for 8 pilots, with full live aboard facilities incorporated into her spacious air conditioned forward cabin.  The vessel promises to be a fine, very striking looking pilot vessel for the port. Her hull is fully completed, fendering, brightwork and internal fit out well underway and her engines are due to be delivered shortly,

NEW PORT OF CORK 2011 PILOT BOAT CONTRACT AWARDED TO SAFEHAVEN MARINE.

Safehaven Marine have been awarded the contract to build the Port of Corks new pilot vessel. This was a very special award for us as this is our local Port, and having built their last new pilot vessel, the Gleann Mor, an Interceptor 42 pilot delivered over six years ago, we have built up a great relationship with all the crew and pilots and are delighted to be, once again six years latter building their new pilot vessel. They have chosen this time our new Interceptor 48, which is very closely modeled on their previous Interceptor 42, which has worked so well, especially in the rough conditions the Port can experience. The new vessel will be powered by twin Volvo D13 550hp engines and be built to reflect the very latest refinements we have developed in our pilot boats. Their new vessel will be an example of the high level of fit out and engineering Safehaven Marine incorporate into all our vessels, as we continue to establish ourselves as leaders in pilot boat design and production.

ANGUS CAMPBELL ORDERS A NEW WILDCAT 53 CLASS 0 PASSENGER / WINDFARM SUPPORT VESSEL.

Angus has had two vessel previously built by us, an Interceptor 42 in 2004 and an Interceptor 55 in 2007 'Orca 11', and now ordering his 3rd vessel from us, he is our most loyal customer, and a great recommendation for our customer relations, and demonstrates how happy he has been with both our boats and service to come back to us again. Angus has always been a pleasure to work with and we look forward to building him his Wildcat 53.  Below is his Wildcat 53. She is to be fitted with Scania D16 750hp engines and conventional stern gear (props), 10kw generator, Palfinger crane, twin hydraulic bow thrusters, moon pool and our multi beam sonar head deployment frame, 4.5m RIB on her aft deck, 14 person seating capacity in a single level cabin with 8 berths in her f/wd cabins.

FOUR INTERCEPTOR 38 PILOT BOATS FOR THE AZORES

Safehaven were awarded the contract to build four of its new Interceptor 38 / 11.5m pilot vessels for the Islands of the Azores, situated some 1000 miles out into the Atlantic between Europe and America and have launched the first vessel 'Joa Vaz Corte-Real'. The vessels use our proven Genesis Interceptor 38 hull with a new pilot boat superstructure. The vessels are to be built in accordance with the Portuguese Maritime authority regulations and the hull will be built under Bureau Veritas to plan approval by same. Powered by twin Volvo D9 425 hp engines on ZF 'V' Drive gearboxes, the design features a more central cabin position allowing an aft cockpit are which is fitted with a Mampray quick release towing slip hook. the design also incorporates a 'pusher' bow that will allow the vessel to be used for occasional 'tug duties' assisting pilots in maneuvering ships. The design features four pilot seats, and a central helm position. Other features include 1500 litres GRP fuel tanks situated in a midships tank compartment, a forward cabin with a separate heads compartment and occasional sleeping berths as well as providing storage. The vessel will be engineered for hot climate operation with twin 5000m3hr engine room fans.  Stainless steel lifting points built in at the bow and transom allowing the vessel to be easily lifted from the water. Engine room access will be via a deck hatch in the cabin sole for daily inspections and  two large deck hatches on the aft cockpit facilitating engine removal and service. Below the third vessel under construction

Below, the fourth vessels hull

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