The new-generation Interceptor 45 pilot boat CETÓBRIGA will join the Port of Setúbal’s fleet, marking Safehaven Marine’s 69th pilot boat delivery worldwide and its 18th to the Iberian Peninsula
Irish pilot boat builder Safehaven Marine is preparing to deliver its new Interceptor 45 pilot boat, CETÓBRIGA, to the Port of Setúbal in Portugal, introducing a next-generation pilot vessel to the port’s existing fleet.
Measuring 14 metres in length overall (LOA), with a beam of 4.3 metres, CETÓBRIGA is powered by twin MAN 13-litre engines, each producing 500hp at HD rating 1. The propulsion package delivers an operational speed of 29 knots at maximum continuous rating (MCR).
This new design replaces our venerable Interceptor 42, and whilst having a longer waterline length and comparable beam, the new hull design is exceptionally economical using just 120 litres per hour at 24kts, yet also possessing Safehaven’s typically fine sea keeping abilities. A fine waterline entry combined with a 24 degree deep v hull ensures a soft ride, together with high levels of stability whilst running alongside ships during boarding manoeuvres.
CETÓBRIGA features a central helm position for optimal vessel control with a full suite of navigation and radio communication equipment easily viewed and operated, a four zone CCTV display monitors the environment and a dedicated pilot’s station with its own console, MFD display and VHF allows a pilot to control the pilotage situation. The design accommodates 6 persons on Grammer shock mitigation seats in a 27,000btu fully air conditioned, luxuriously appointed and fitted out main cabin. Full live aboard facilities are provided in a spacious forward cabin featuring a galley, seating for 4 persons converting to two berths, a separate heads compartment, electrical room and a dedicated sleeping cabin.
Fully bonded polyurethane fenders protect her deck and sides augmented by Safehaven’s well proven sacrificial boarding fender which as well as providing high impact protection alongside in rough seas, creates a gap for the ships ladder to lie without getting trapped. Pilot safety is a priority, as such two separate means of pilot recovery are incorporated, Safehaven’s own transom mounted MOB platform and a Jason’s cradle can be used to recover a pilot from the sea. An aft positioned wheelhouse allows a spacious foredeck with the boarding area protected with a wave deflector. Engine removal is easily facilitated via a soft patch on the aft deck and a relatively low freeboard allows boarding’s of low deck level ships to be safely undertaken.
Frank Kowalski, Managing Director at Safehaven Marine said, “All who have seen ‘CETÓBRIGA’ agree she is an extremely graceful yet striking design that will operate alongside the Port of Setubal’s 12 year old, but still operating very well Interceptor 38 ‘Baia De Setubal’, and becomes Safehaven Marines 18th pilot boat delivered to the Iberian Peninsula and the 69th delivered globally”
