France: Alu Marine Shipyard Presents New Range of Innovative Pilot Boats

May 3, 2012

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:

One of the first IPS propelled workboat
A service speed of 30 knots
A lightweight and solid construction in aluminium
Fast crew operations and low running costs

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