Photo Safehaven Marine: The last delivery in 2019 by Safehaven Marine
The upgrade is part of a £1 million investment, with the new vessel to patrol the waterways and support visitor traffic, including cruise ships, warships, and oil platforms. The contract for the work is currently being put out to tender and interested parties are encouraged to apply before the deadline of 8 May, 17.00.
The new vessel will be used by pilots employed by CFPA to ensure the safety of passage for ships visiting the port.
Bob Buskie, Chairman of CFPA, said:
"This second contract will represent a significant investment of over £1 million in two new pilot boats over the last 12 months. This new boat will replace one of our older vessels which has served us very well. It will be state of the art and will give us more capacity at peak times. These boats will ensure pilotage in the harbor for years to come."
The latest figures from CFPA put the value of the port to the highland economy at around £275 million.
The latest ship from 2019, named Dalmore after an area on the banks of the Firth, was built by Safehaven Marine in the Irish county of Cork and replaces its predecessor, which had patrolled the waterways for 45 years before retiring. An official inauguration ceremony was held to christen the Dalmore.
The new vessel is expected to be similar to the Dalmore, which is 48 feet long and can travel at speeds of up to 25 knots, equivalent to 29 miles per hour.
The upgrade is part of a £1 million investment, with the new vessel to patrol the waterways and support visitor traffic, including cruise ships, warships, and oil platforms. The contract for the work is currently being put out to tender and interested parties are encouraged to apply before the deadline of 8 May, 17.00.
The new vessel will be used by pilots employed by CFPA to ensure the safety of passage for ships visiting the port.
Bob Buskie, Chairman of CFPA, said:
"This second contract will represent a significant investment of over £1 million in two new pilot boats over the last 12 months. This new boat will replace one of our older vessels which has served us very well. It will be state of the art and will give us more capacity at peak times. These boats will ensure pilotage in the harbor for years to come."
The latest figures from CFPA put the value of the port to the highland economy at around £275 million.
The latest ship from 2019, named Dalmore after an area on the banks of the Firth, was built by Safehaven Marine in the Irish county of Cork and replaces its predecessor, which had patrolled the waterways for 45 years before retiring. An official inauguration ceremony was held to christen the Dalmore.
The new vessel is expected to be similar to the Dalmore, which is 48 feet long and can travel at speeds of up to 25 knots, equivalent to 29 miles per hour.
