Флот компании Flotte Hamburg встречает новый год подписанием контракта на строительство современного судна для перевозки лоцманов. По итогам тендера, проведённого по всей Европе, эстонская компания Baltic Workboats AS получила контракт на строительство судна длиной около 18 метров под названием «Hamburg Pilot 1». Предполагаемая стоимость строительства нового судна составляет около трёх миллионов евро, с возможностью заказа второго судна для перевозки лоцманов той же конструкции.
The procurement process was closely monitored by Flotte Hamburg’s “New Construction and Innovation” department, in collaboration with the Hamburg Pilots’ Brotherhood. When selecting the vessel model, the priority was placed on maximizing operational capabilities for transporting pilots and ensuring high maneuverability within the port area. Similar to the new vessels introduced by Hamburg’s fleet for water police operations last year, a proven vessel type is once again employed.
Environmental protection remains a top priority for all of Flotte Hamburg’s new constructions. The new pilot transfer vessel will be equipped with state-of-the-art exhaust gas cleaning technology combined with synthetic GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuel. The vessel’s technology and design are geared towards minimizing fuel consumption. In line with the fleet’s new zero-emission strategy, the vessel will eventually transition to operating on climate-neutral fuel without the need for any technical modifications.