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Safehaven Marine launched ‘Ederra 6’ for the MVD Pilots Association

published on 17 June 2022 - 157 -

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Safehaven Marine have launched ‘Ederra 6’ a new Interceptor 48 pilot boat for the MVD Pilots Association in Montevideo, Uruguay. The first of two Interceptors for the pilots with her sistership due for launch later this summer.

Fitted with a new custom design sliding pilot boarding platform that can be set for different ship side to platform distance’s according to conditions. Powered by a pair of Volvo D15 500hp engines she has a 25kts operational speed.

Her main cabin features a central helm position, is fully air conditioned and accommodates 7 pilots and crew all on suspension seating, with full live aboard facilities provided in a spacious forward accommodation for two crew.

Ederra 6 is fully self-righting, able to recover from a capsize by a large breaking sea, she is Safehaven’s 3rd pilot boat supplied to Montevideo, following ‘Belgrano’ delivered to their compatriots in 2020, and represents Safehaven’s 52nd pilot boat delivered globally.

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Video Sea trials of the Interceptor 48 Pilot 'Belgrano' by Safehaven Marine.

published on 2 December 2020

Here’s a cool little video we made during the sea trials of ‘Belgrano’ a new Interceptor 48 pilot for Montevideo, Uruguay. We captured some really nice drone footage of her offshore in some breaking seas and alongside ship manoeuvres, testing out her pilot boarding ladder and new fender system.

Article Safehaven Marine launch new Interceptor 48 ‘Belgrano’ for the River Plate pilots in Montevideo, Uruguay.

published on 23 December 2020

Safehaven Marine have launched another new Pilot boat, there 20th Interceptor 48 and 46th pilot vessel overall for the River Plate pilots in Montevideo, Uruguay. ‘Belgrano’ named after the famous Argentine general, will operate on the River Plate estuary, also famous for being the place of the first naval battle during the second world war, where the German battle cruiser, the Admiral Graf Spee was scuttled.

Article MVD Harbour Pilots Society signed for two Interceptor 48 pilots by Safehaven

published on 26 March 2021

Safehaven Marine just announced that the ‘MVD Harbour Pilots Society’ who operate pilotage in the River Plate Estuar, Montevideo for two self-righting all weather Interceptor 48 pilots.

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published on 17 January 2022

A pilot boat caught fire near the entrance of the Port of Recife, on Saturday morning (15 January). The fire would have started around 11h. In a note, the port authority explained that the two people who were in the pilot boat were rescued by another pilot boat "Serrambi".
The causes of the accident had not yet been identified, but would be investigated.

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Article Qastor 3 is now available - win a one year licence!

published on 18 October 2020

QPS is pleased to announce that Qastor 3 is now available on iOS and Windows.

This brand new version of Qastor is a multi functional navigation platform, which has been developed, designed and tested in cooperation with world-class pilots. Explore straightforward navigation software with optimal docking and piloting capabilities.

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published on 10 September 2020

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