The Alu Marine Shipyard, with the collaboration of the Geronimo Naval Design architect and the research department of Volvo, presents a new range of innovative pilot boats, Alu Marine 1200.
The New Alu Marine 1200 pilot boat:
The first model of the range is a 12 meters model equipped with IPS. Developed in collaboration with the Geronimo Naval Design office, the specifications of this boat have been carefully studied to optimise performance and reliability, while minimising running costs, especially fuel consumption.
Both light and powerful, this new craft will be capable of rapid turnarounds at a service speed of 30 knots.
Specification:
Construction Alu Marine
Study / Design Geronimo Naval Design
Hull length 11.96 m
LOA 12.37 m
Overall beam, including fenders 4.16 m
Draught below keel 0.55 m
Draught including propulsion 1 m
Engines 2 x Volvo D6 (2 x 330 HP)
Propulsion Volvo IPS 450
Maximum speed 35 knots
Running speed 30 knots
Fuel consumption at 30 knots 2 x 43 litres / hour
Range at 30 knots 15 hours, 440 miles
Fuel capacity 2 x 660 litres
Crew 6
Category of navigation 3
Conformity French 236 / 222 division
[mappress] Shipbuilding Tribune Staff, May 3, 2012; Images: alumarine