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P&O Maritime Logistics welcomes new pilot boat to fleet

by Baird Maritime - published on 26 May 2025 - 559 -

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credit Safehaven Marine / Frank Kowalski

UAE-based P&O Maritime Logistics recently took delivery of a new pilot boat built by Safehaven Marine of Ireland.

P&O Sahm is the fifth pilot boat to be acquired by P&O Maritime Logistics from the same builder. It will be operated out of Port Rashid in Dubai.

The 18.5-metre, FRP-hulled boat has seating for 12 pilots and can reach speeds of up to 35 knots. Safehaven Marine said the boat enjoys greater economy due to a longer planing area in addition to having self-righting ability and safe, predictable "alongside ship" handling characteristics.

The hull is of a deep V, twin chine, semi-displacement design providing excellent seakeeping especially in areas where tidal influences introduce dangerous breaking seas. The design is capable of operating safely in all weather conditions up to and including Storm force 10 to 11 and wave heights up to eight metres.

The boat has a high bow with plenty of freeboard forward and amidships while the superstructure is positioned well aft for crew comfort.

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