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Safehaven Takes Order For Interceptor Pilot Boat From Puerto Rico

28th October 2018
The latest order from San Juan will bring the total of Interceptor 48 pilot vessels to 17 The latest order from San Juan will bring the total of Interceptor 48 pilot vessels to 17 Credit: Savehaven Marine

Safehaven Marine’s latest commission comes from Puerto Rico, as its capital San Juan has ordered an Interceptor 48 pilot boat.

This will be the 41st pilot vessel and the 17th in the Interceptor 48 class produced by the Cork Harbour boatyard, which builds its vessels in Youghal.

It’s been a busy few months for Safehaven, which recently took an order for a second vessel from Norwegian crew and pilot transfer company Fonnes Batservice AS.

Meanwhile, managing director Frank Kowalski is working towards next summer’s transatlantic record attempt with the new powerboat Thunder Child 2.

MacDara Conroy

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MacDara Conroy is a contributor covering all things on the water, from boating and wildlife to science and business

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