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A world leader in pilot boat building: Safehaven Marine

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Found on YouTube. Created by "Ireland Made". Originally published on 2021-04-23.

Cork based Safehaven Marine is most famous for dramatic videos of its boats during stormy weather sea trials. It’s ‘Interceptor 48’ are in service taking on all types of sea conditions around the world. The newest vessel the ‘Belgrano’ will be used by pilots on the River Plate estuary Montevideo, Uruguay.

The self-righting boat is powered by two Volvo 500hp engines and is equipped with a comprehensive CCTV system. Its new features are a special bespoke fender system and high level boarding ladder. It can accommodate ten passengers and has live onboard facilities.

Safehaven Marine have been operating for the last 17 years with manufacturing and R&D facilities. Frank Kowalski is Managing Director, designer & naval architect of all Safehaven Marine vessels.
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