Article

Canaveral Pilots Partners with Glosten/Ray Hunt for Electric Pilot Boat


by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 10 February 2020 490 -

Press release by Canaveral Pilots Association


Canaveral Pilots Association (Canaveral Pilots) has partnered with naval architecture firms Glosten and Ray Hunt Design (Ray Hunt) on a pilot/demonstration project for the design, construction, and operation of an electric pilot boat. The boat will feature a battery-electric propulsion system with an emergency 'get home' diesel engine. Once in service, it will serve as one of two primary boats for supporting pilotage operations in Port Canaveral.

During the feasibility-level engineering, the team established that a Ray Hunt hull form outfitted with a Glosten-designed battery propulsion system will achieve the speed and operating range required to support normal pilotage operations in Port Canaveral. "We are happy with how this is taking shape," said Morgan Fanberg, President of Glosten. "Ray Hunt brings a wealth of knowledge on planing hulls and pilot vessels, specifically. Combining that with our own experience in electric propulsion systems, we hope to provide an excellent working solution for Canaveral Pilots." Specific design details remain confidential at this stage, but the minimum performance criteria established by Port Canaveral included a cruising speed of 18 knots and an operating range (on battery propulsion only) of 24 nautical miles.

Currently, there are no pilot boats operating in the US with hybrid or fully electric propulsion systems. "The technology isn't necessarily new. The challenge is managing total weight in relation to the hull form and the required operating profile," says Winn Willard, President of Ray Hunt. "Because we are seeing a growing interest in such vessels, it made sense to partner with Glosten to work through those technical challenges."

With feasibility-level engineering now complete, the next step for the Glosten-led team is the development of a draft program for the pilot/demonstration project to be used for Federal and/or State grant funding solicitations.

"We are excited to forge ahead with Glosten and Ray Hunt on this project," said Brendan McMillin, Co-chairman of Canaveral Pilots. "This presents an opportunity not only to reduce some of our maintenance and operating costs, but to demonstrate that electric propulsion can be adopted by marine pilot associations on a broader scale."

Join the conversation...

Login or register to write comments and join the discussion!
LZ
Laurent Zavaro France
on 9 March 2020, 17:33 UTC

Hi, there is one specimen of Hybrid Pilot Boat in Thames.
In Transfluid, https://plugboats.com/launch-of-worlds-1st-hybrid-pilot-boat-for-london/ we have the technology and it runs quite well...
If needed, just contact me : salesfr@transfluid.eu
[show more]
0

Read more...

Video Harbor Pilots of Port Canaveral: Cruise Ship Transfers

published on 6 January 2025

In this video watch massive cruise ships departing from the Port of Canaveral! Join the Canaveral Pilots Association as we capture stunning footage of these floating cities embarking on unforgettable cruise adventures. From Royal Caribbean to Disney Cruise Line, experience the thrill of watching these colossal vessels glide through the water.
If you enjoyed this video, make sure to SUBSCRIBE for more videos about Ships! ⚓
#portcanaveral #harborpilot #cruiseship

0

Video Singapore’s First Hybrid Electric boat underway

published on 29 April 2021

15 mtr pilot boat classed under BV with the notation Electric Hybrid and Zero-Emission (“ZE”) mode. This notation provides operational and environmental benefits. It helps to ensure the systems operate safely and efficiently, as well as reduce fuel consumption, local air emissions and noise when in proximity to centers of population.

0

Video Port Caneveral: Harbor Pilots Navigate Mega Cruise Ships

published on 24 August 2023

Tthe fascinating process behind safely guiding mammoth ships like the Wonder of the Seas, Marella Discovery, and MSC Seaside through the harbor's busy waters.

0

Video Pilot boat on the Mersey

published on 12 March 2024

#crosbybeach #djimini4pro #scousescene #mentalhealthmatters #liverpoollife #pilotboat

0

Video Safety with HamiltonJet (Waterjet)

published on 1 July 2020

Waterjets are the safest choice for Pilot Boat applications. Our waterjets are engineered with safety in mind, precise steering control and efficient manoeuvrability result in effective and quick reaction to a man-overboard situation, and with no exposed propeller, waterjets provide ultimate safety around people in the water.

0

Video New pilot boats christened at Port of Gdańsk

published on 26 October 2022

Gdańsk-Pilot, which provides pilotage services in the ports of Gdańsk, Elbląg and on the Vistula Lagoon, has officially christened its two newest pilot boats Pilot 23 and Pilot 24.
Read more: https://www.marinepoland.com/new-pilot-boats-christened-at-port-of-gdansk-video-1656

0

Video German pilot boat

published on 18 January 2021

0

Video Timelapse | Ship picks up anchor and proceeds to berth - Singapore straits

published on 18 March 2022

Timelapse of my ship's transit from AEPA Anchorage in eastern Singapore harbour to Universal Terminal Singapore, in the western part of the harbor. The pilot took us out into the traffic lane to avoid inshore traffic. #merchantnavy #deckofficer #tankership #maritime Do enjoy and subscribe for more. Instagram: @officervikrant Facebook: fb.com/officervikrant Hi, this is Vikrant. I am a Trainee navigating officer in the merchant navy, soon to be a 3rd officer. Follow me on instagram and...

0

Video Nautik-Training auf der simulierten Brücke

published on 28 October 2020

Bremen, 24.10.14: How to navigate a ship properly? How do you enter which port? Future captains, but also experienced pilots train in the "Ship Handling Simulator" at Bremen University of Applied Sciences.

0

Video Bulk Carrier sailing from Liverpool Docks stern-first

published on 17 July 2020

Bulk Carrier "Jasmine A" leaving Gladstone lock stern-first with 3 tugs

0