SEATTLE - Kvichak Marine Industries, based here, recently announced it has been awarded a contract to build two 50’ x 15.5’ pilot vessels for
the Crescent River Port Pilots (CRPPA) of Louisiana. The Crescent River Port Pilots operate on the Mississippi
River between Pilot Town and New Orleans, LA.
Designed by Kvichak Marine, the all-aluminum vessels will be
powered by twin Detroit Diesel 60 series engines rated for 600 BHP coupled to
Twin Disc MG5114SC marine gears. Hamilton 364 waterjets are
the chosen propulsors. This
combination allows for excellent maneuverability and a top speed of ~ 32 knots. These vessels have a Wing Hybrid
fendering system and a roof boarding platform specifically designed for the
CRPPA.
Delivery for the first vessel is scheduled for May 2012 and
the second vessel in September 2012.
Additional vessel features include:
Overall length: 52.3’ | Beam, overall: 15.5’ |
Draft (RFS): 2.3’ | Fuel capacity: 500 gallons |
Top speed: ~32 knots | Integrated navigation system |
Northern Lights 9 kW generator | Climate controlled pilot house |
2 crew and 4 passengers | Wing Hybrid fendering system |