The Association of Maryland Pilots has taken delivery of a new Baltimore Class pilot boat from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding.The vessel is a sistership to the first of its class delivered four years earlier.Built
The Association of Maryland Pilots has taken delivery of a new Baltimore Class pilot boat from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding.
The vessel is a sistership to the first of its class delivered four years earlier.
Built with an aluminum hull and based on the Ray Hunt Design deep-V, the launch measures 48.5 feet long, with a 15.6-foot beam and a 4-foot draft. Powered by twin Volvo Penta D13 diesel engines, the vessel can reach speeds of up to 30 knots, making it faster than larger offshore pilot boats.
The launch is designed for harbor service and adapted to handle extreme seasonal temperatures in Baltimore. Features include heated decks, windows, and handrails, as well as 40,000 BTU HVAC and an engine cooling system capable of recirculating water for ice operations.
The boat includes shock-mitigating seating, wide side decks, and a powered J-Basket rescue system that can recover a pilot from the water in under 10 seconds. A featured Humphree interceptor system with automatic trim optimization and Bruntons 5-blade NiBrAl propellers are said to support efficient maneuvering.
The vessel’s wheelhouse is positioned amidships and features five NorSap seats, storage compartments, and additional equipment for pilot operations.
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