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Gladding-Hearn Builds for Maryland Pilots 600 horsepower at 1,900 rpm with a top speed of 29 knots. A

Humphree interceptor trim-tab control system, with its Au- tomatic Trim Optimization, will be installed at the transom.

The engines will turn ? ve-blade Bruntons NiBrAl pro- pellers via ZF400A gear boxes. The launch will be equipped with a 6kW Northern Lights genset.

The wheelhouse, ? ush-mounted to the deck amidship, features a center-line helm station, ? ve NorSap shock-miti- gating reclining seats, a bag rack, refrigerator and a 16,000

The Association of Maryland Pilots has ordered a new Btu reverse-cycle HVAC unit. A second 12,000 Btu HVAC class of pilot boat from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, unit will be installed in the un? nished forecastle, which in-

Duclos Corporation. Called the Baltimore Class after the cludes a porta-potty, tool box and storage for safety gear. pilots’ operations base at the Port of Baltimore, the vessel’s Outside of the wheelhouse will be wide heated side decks delivery is scheduled for April 2021. and hand rails, side and rear doors, and boarding platforms

With a length overall of 48.5’, beam of 15.6’, and draft of on the roof. A Harken safety rail will be installed on the 4’, the all-aluminum pilot boat features the Ray Hunt De- sides and around the front of the wheelhouse. A control sign deep V hull. It will be powered by twin Volvo Penta station, along with a powered rescue system for pilot rescue

D13, EPA Tier 3-compliant diesel engines, each delivering operations, is at the transom.

All American Marine Building Alaska Tour Boats

All American Marine, Inc. (AAM) won a contract to build a pair of quad-jet sister vessels to expand Seward,

Alaska-based Major Marine Tours’ ? eet of wildlife and gla- cier cruise vessels that visit Kenai Fjords National Park.

These 87- by 32-foot Teknicraft Aluminum catamarans, will be certi? ed USCG Subchapter T for 150 passengers.

These semi-displacement catamarans were developed by Nic de Waal of Teknicraft Design in Auckland, New

Zealand. The design integrates the signature Teknicraft symmetrical and asymmetrical combined hull shape. The advanced hull design is complemented by Teknicraft’s sig- nature integration of a wave piercer positioned between the ered by Scania DI16 082 engines, each rated at 788 bhp at catamaran sponsons to break up wave action and ensure 2,100 RPM. Onboard the vessel, passengers are indulged reduced drag while enhancing passenger comfort. The ves- in the spacious comfort of the two-deck cabin, as well as a sel’s design offers all passengers a smooth ride and comfort covered, open-air top deck in addition to a large stadium as the hull provides a cushioned effect when encountering standing bow area. Interior amenities include high quality waves. The catamaran is highly stable and has outstanding Beurteaux seats, maximizing passenger comfort. The entire seakeeping ability, AAM said. main deck is wheelchair accessible allowing guests to travel

The propulsion package includes quad waterjets, pow- from the bow to the stern.

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