PILOT LAUNCH SERVICE

We offer the services using dedicated pilot boats built to USL Code Class 2C for 6 crews. Vessel is to survey by Marine Board of Victoria. Currently vessels are licensed by Marine Department of Malaysia to operate within port limit.

Vessel is a medium-V planning mono-hull of marine grade aluminum alloy with a single cabin forward. Powered by twin Caterpillar 3126TA 420hp @ 2800rpm marine diesel engine driving Ultrajets Model UJ305 water jet unit via ZF280PL1 gearbox.

Simple galley is arranged on deck with facilities of Microwave Oven, Instant hot-water tap and refrigerator. Below the deck is a crew space with toilet aft to port. Access to the sleeping space is by a companion way from the wheelhouse. The fully enclosed air-conditioned wheelhouse is fitted with helm to starboard, seating for a crew of four, all four seats are KAB U2/XH2 suspension type. The hull is constructed based on a proven design with a layout for pilotage work.

Design strength and stability and all other aspects of construction conform to USL code requirements. This includes navigation, communication system and safety requirements. Special safety features like aft rails are laid out to protect crew during bad weather operation, roof rail and console rail to ensure pilot safety for embarkation/disembarkation routine.

Among the special feature of the boat is, a Marlin Board constructed at the transom to simplify recovery of man overboard. This is an added feature and it is made possible by the water jet propulsion that does not expose any danger to person in the water.

Another additional advantage of being water-jet driven, the boat has the capability for shallow draft navigation. Therefore the boat is not only a versatile craft for pilotage operation but is also applicable for emergency duty in shallow water.