Pilot Station Vessels: Polaris, Pollux, and Procyon
Principal particulars:
Length:
81.20 m
Between perpendiculars:
74.80 m
Breadth moulded:
13.30 m
Draught (design):
4.80 m
Draught (max):
5.10 m
Deadweight:
800 t
Gross tonnage:
2550 t
Speed:
16 kn
Container capacity (total):
236 TEU
Tank top load:
15 t/m2
Design philosophy of the Pilot Vessel
In close cooperation with Barkmeijer Shipyards, SasTech and the Dutch Pilot Association, Conoship developed a new generation of Pilot station vessels. The design will replace the more than thirty year old cutters currently operated by the association. Pilot Station Vessels are deployed offshore on a semi-permanent basis, providing a ‘floating’ base from were pilots are transferred by fast launches to and from inbound and outbound vessel.
Pilot station vessels in the series
- Polaris
- Pollux
- Procyon
Shipyard: Barkmeijer Shipyards B.V.
Delivery date: 2013-10-16
Launch location: Stroobos, The Netherlands
Ship owner: Dutch Pilot Association
Vessel country: The Netherlands
Vessel type: Pilot Station
