Interceptor 42 pilot for the Portuguese Port of Figueira Da Foz, 'CABO MONDEGO'
Cabo Mondego is has now been launched. The first of two pilot boats being built for the Portuguese ports of Figueira and Averio. Both vessels were ordered after an International tender in 2008. Certainly our Interceptor 55 Atlantida Azul supplied to the Portuguese port of Sines in 2008, and in operation very successfully since no doubt played a part in Safehaven being chosen to supply the two pilot vessels. Both Ports are open to the Bay of Biscay and as such subject to the large swell heights prevalent in the Bay of Biscay during winter months, The Ports needed a vessel with fine seakeeping to deal with the treacherous conditions that exist at the harbour entrance in poor weather, the vessels routinely having to operate in 6-7m swells which can break heavily over the Bar.
Cabo Mondego is powered by the
smaller engine option of Volvo D9
engines rated at 425hp, providing a 23.5kts maximum speed and an 19-20kts operational
speed.
See a second video of her being rested in a S/W Gale prior to being shipped to Figueira- SEE THE VIDEO
See a video of her being sea trialed offshore in fair conditions after launch- SEE THE VIDEO
‘Cabo Mondego’ will
be fitted with Safehaven's proven sacrificial fender system combined with
multiple diagonals and lower fender runs fully protecting the vessels hull and
deck, the sacriaficail fender system utilizes a large 280mm diameter rubber
outer fender which fits, like a glove over the crafts 150mm main deck fender at
the pilot boats shoulders, and is secured in place with a strap and ratchet
system, the fender is very cheap to replace and is proving to have an 18mth to 2
yr lifespan in hard pilot usage, it significantly reduces impact loadings and
provided a high level of protection to the pilot boats main fendering and
structure. ‘Cabo Mondego’ is fitted with a Jasons Cradle MOB recovery system
which is stored in a recessed locker in the superstructure side, allowing for
quick deployment, its positioning is such that then the vessel is positioned up
wind of the casualty the vessel will adopt the natural beam on drift attitude
that most craft adopt and thereby be allowed to drift down whereby the casualty
can be recovered safely with out need for excessive maneuvering risking injury
from propellers as is the case with stern mounted recovery platforms.
Cabo Mondego will be fitted with Safehaven's proven sacrificial fender system and is fitted with a Jasons Cradle MOB recovery system stored in a recessed locker in the superstructure, for quick deployment.
Finished in a dark blue hull with yellow flashes on her deck and roof she is very striking with the Interceptors typically graceful lines.
Cabo Mondego is fitted with integral built in lifting eyes allowing her to be lifted out easily. Below ,here the lifting eyes are being tested.
Her internal arrangement features a central helm position, CAB 300 series seating for three pilots and further bench seating for two passengers, with additional seating provided in her forward cabin which features a separate heads compartment and small galley area.
Fitted with the smaller engine option of Volvo D9's rated at 425hp on rating 2 for 2000hrs per year, with a 1980 continuous rpm giving a 19-20kts operational speed and a maximum speed of 23.5kts for 1 in 6hrs, and prove an economical choice for ports with short transit times where a lower speed is acceptable.
Performance data
RPM SPEED Db
1800rpm 16kts 73
1900rpm 18kts 74.5
1980rpm 19kts 74.3
2050rpm 20kts 75.1
2200rpm 23kts 78
2290rpm 23.5kts 78.5
She has a useful forward accommodation are with a small galley and separate heads compartment, additional storage is provided in her fore peak, accessed through a watertight door.
Cooper Coat anti fouling has been used to reduce maintenance costs and extend lift out periods.
