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Southwest AK Pilots Order Pilot Boat from Gladding-Hearn a small galley behind the helm station. An eight-camera

LCD CCTV system will be installed in the wheelhouse, with four cameras mounted in the engine room, two cam- eras in the jet room and two on the aft deck. The forecastle will include two staterooms, head with a shower, dressing area and hanging lockers. Interior sound levels at full power will be under 74 dBA. A multi-zone hydronic system will

The Southwest Alaska Pilots Association in Homer, provide heating and air conditioning to the wheelhouse,

Alaska has ordered a new ‘Galveston Class’ pilot boat forecastle and engine room. Outside of the wheelhouse, from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation. the roof, main deck, and all of the handrails will be heated

Delivery is scheduled for 2018. The wheelhouse,