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Safehaven Puts Its Latest Vessels To The Test In Rough Weather Sea Trials

13th August 2019
Dalmore and Safehaven undergoing sea trials recently Dalmore and Safehaven undergoing sea trials recently Credit: Safehaven Marine/Vimeo

Safehaven Marine have shared new video from rough weather sea trials for its latest pilot boat, Dalmore, as well as its new XSV20 named Safehaven.

As previously reported on Afloat.ie, Dalmore is an Interceptor 48 — the 15th of this model, and 40th pilot boat overall for Safehaven Marine — commissioned by the Port of Cromarty Firth in Scotland.

Also on trial was the Cork-based extreme performance boatbuilder’s latest XSV20, which is soon to take up residence in the Bay of Biscay.

Safehaven follows Thunder Child II, the next generation of the piercing monohull class that will now see its world record Transatlantic attempt take place in summer 2020 — thanks in part to the busy business’ full order book this year.

MacDara Conroy

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