pilot boat

Refit gives Boston Pilots’ launch a new 20-year lease on life

Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation, has delivered the first of two Boston Pilots‘ Chesapeake-class pilot boats that have been undergoing a comprehensive refit, at its Somerset, Mass, shipyard.

“The vessels are well used and well maintained. Only minor structural repairs were necessary so definitely worthy of refitting,” said Peter Duclos, the shipyard’s co-president.

Along with installing new shafts and Brunton propellers, as part of the refit, the 53-foot all-aluminum pilot boat’s...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/coastal/refit-gives-boston-pilots-launch-a-new-20-year-lease-on-life/

Alabama Pilots take delivery of new Gladding-Hearn launch

The Alabama Pilot, Inc. in Mobile, Ala., has taken delivery of its second Chesapeake Class high-speed pilot boat from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation. Delivery of its first Chesapeake launch, Dixey, was in 2017.

With a length overall of 53.6 feet, a beam of 17.8 feer and a draft of 4.6 feet, the new all-aluminum pilot boat, features the Ray Hunt Design deep-V hull. It is powered by twin Caterpillar C-18 diesel engines, each delivering 671 bhp at 2,100 rpm and turning 5-bladed...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/coastal/alabama-pilots-take-delivery-of-new-gladding-hearn-launch/

VIDEO: Med Marine completes cutting-edge MED-P16 pilot boat

In addition to being a shipbuilder, Med Marine is also Turkey’s leading tugboat operator. Its services include pilotage and the latest vessel to be completed at its shipyard is a Camarc-designed MED-P16 class pilot boat

Designed to meet the specific requirements of pilot boarding operations, the MED-P16 series pilot boats feature a robust steel hull complemented by an aluminum superstructure. An innovative double-chine hull design ensures exceptional seakeeping capabilities;

Measuring 16.50...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/coastal/video-med-marine-completes-cutting-edge-med-p16-pilot-boat/

Savannah Pilots take delivery of new pilot boat

In early March 2022, Snow & Company of Seattle, Wash., handed off Savannah, the first of two new 64-foot aluminum pilot boats to the Savannah Pilots Association.

Designed by Camarc Design of the U.K., the single chine, flush deck 5086 aluminum vessel is the third pilot boat that Camarc has designed for the Savannah pilots. 

Savannah is powered by MTU 12V2000M86 marine engines, Hamilton HTX 52 waterjets with electronic AVX controls, ZF 3055 marine gears, and Geislinger Carbon Fiber driveshafts /...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/savannah-pilots-take-delivery-of-new-pilot-boat/

Virginia Pilots order 10th Gladding-Hearn pilot boat launch

The Virginia Pilot Association has ordered a high-speed, harbor pilot boat from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation.

It will be the pilots’ tenth launch built by the Somerset, Mass., shipyard. Delivery is scheduled for mid-2023.

The all-aluminum launch is entirely designed and outfitted to optimize harbor service. It displaces about 2,000 pounds less than a similar sized offshore pilot boat. As a result, the boat accelerates faster and reaches a higher top speed, explained Peter...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/coastal/virginia-pilots-order-10th-gladding-hearn-pilot-boat-launch/

Tier 4 regulatory relief for pilot boat operators in Georgia

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler, U.S. Congressman Early “Buddy” Carter, R-Ga., and EPA Region 4 Administrator Mary Walker toured redevelopment at the SeaPoint Complex in Savannah, Ga., and held a press conference highlighting recent EPA action providing regulatory relief for pilot boat captains and U.S. lobsterman, and Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) grants.

Administrator Wheeler and Rep. Carter held a press conference with pilot boat captains to...

https://www.workboat.com/news/coastal-inland-waterways/tier-4-regulatory-relief-for-pilot-boat-operators-in-georgia/

Gladding-Hearn delivers high-speed launch to St. Lawrence Seaway pilots

Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corp. delivered a Chesapeake class pilot boat to the Seaway Pilots Inc. in Cape Vincent, N.Y. The Seaway pilots navigate ships in and out of the ports and harbors of the St. Lawrence Seaway between St. Regis, N.Y. and Port Weller on Lake Ontario.

With a 4.8′ draft, the 53.6’x17.8′ all-aluminum pilot boat features the Ray Hunt Designs Deep V hull. It is powered by twin keel-cooled Volvo Penta D16, EPA Tier 3-compliant diesel engines, each delivering 641 hp at...

https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/gladding-hearn-delivers-high-speed-launch-to-st-lawrence-seaway-pilots/

MSC vessel sinks pilot boat at Gioia Tauro

According to Maritime Bulletin, MSC container vessel had an accident at the port of Gioia Tauro on January 18. The boxship struck pilot boat, while moving in the harbor. The pilot boat sank after the collision with MSC container ship, but the reflections of the port were quick enough, as a crane recovered the boat immediately and placed it on pier.

As three vessels of the Swiss company were at the Italian port on January 18, it is not clear which was the involved one, but available information...

https://container-news.com/msc-vessel-sinks-pilot-boat-gioia-tauro/

Metal Shark brings pilot boat and patrol boat to IWBS

Metal Shark has two of its boats on display at this year’s International WorkBoat Show, the 45′ Defiant pilot boat Jet 2 and a 26′ Relentless patrol boat.

The shipyard delivered the Jet 2 and its sistership Jet 1 to New Orleans-based Belle Chasse Marine Transportation LLC (BCMT). Both vessels are now operating on the Mississippi River, providing service to BCMT’s Port of New Orleans clients. The Jet 2 was pulled out od service to make an appearance at this year’s show.

Designed in-house by Metal...

https://www.workboat.com/news/workboat-show-news/metal-shark-brings-pilot-boat-and-patrol-boat-to-iwbs/

Virginia pilots orders a new pilot boat from Gladding-Hearn

The Virginia Pilot Association awarded a contracted to Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding to build a Chesapeake-class pilot boat. It will be ninth pilot boat built for the Virginia pilots by the Somerset, Mass., shipyard since 1983.

Since the Chesapeake-class pilot boat was introduced by Gladding-Hearn in 2003, 19 have been delivered to 11 pilot associations throughout the U.S.

The Virginia pilots’ new boat incorporates Volvo Penta’s IPS 3 pod system and Humphree interceptors. “The combination of the...

https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/virginia-pilots-order-new-launch-from-gladding-hearn/

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