Ireland: Safehaven Marine Receives Second Interceptor Pilot Vessel Order from Malta Maritime

The Malta Maritime Pilots ordered a second Interceptor pilot vessel 2 years after taking delivery of Echo 1 their Interceptor 42 pilot, a fine testimony as to how happy they are with the first vessel. The 2nd boat is a a pilot version of our Interceptor 48 with a Cab f/wd arrangement.

The vessel is now launched. ‘FOXTROT’ is powered by twin Scania D12 engines rated at 530hp @ 1900rpm and provide her with an operational speed of 24kts. ‘Foxtrot is is fitted out with a passengers seating capacity of 12 pilots / passengers in Westmeken air craft style reclining passenger seats. Her main cabin is fully air conditioned with a 24,000 btu air con system with high level outlets in the main cabin. The system is powered by a 6kw generator also providing on board 240v power. She is equipped with a small galley in the forward cabin fitted with a sink, microwave and 240v outlets. The forward cabin also houses a separate heads compartment fitted with a sea toilet and black water holding tank with pump out facilities. Her aft cockpit is very spacious, a virtue of the ‘cab f/wd’ design and is fitted with lashing points to allow her carry up to 4,000kg of deck cargo. A full hydraulic system powers a bow thruster providing excellent close quarter maneuvering, further assisted by a second external helm position at the aft of the cabin.

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Source: safehavenmarine, August 1, 2011;