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“My favourite waterbody” is the title of a nationwide photo competition initiated by the Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO).

“Ireland is bountiful with iconic waterways and scenic landscapes, and we know how important these waters and wetlands are to people,”LAWPRO director of services Anthony Coleman has said.

LAWPRO is a national shared service working on behalf of Ireland’s 31 local authorities and aims to co-ordinate efforts to achieve good water quality across the State.

The competition is open to anyone across Ireland, and entrants under 18 years of age must be submitted by a parent/guardian.

The top photos will be featured in LAWPRO’s 2025 calendar, and winners will receive a calendar along with their prize.

It says the overall winner will receive a €500 voucher for Powerscourt Hotel Resort and Spa in Co Wicklow, along with an A3 framed print of the winning photo.

There will also be regional prizes of framed prints.

LAWPRO was established to fulfil requirements under the European Union Water Framework Directive and is funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.

It coordinates the efforts of local authorities and other public bodies in the implementation of the River Basin Management Plan.

LAWPRO says that if a photo taken for entry includes anyone aged under 16 years of age, only a parent/guardian may submit the content.

The closing date for entries to “My favourite waterbody” is 5 pm on Friday March 15th.

Entries should be sent by email to [email protected] as an attachment, along with name, age, address and the location of the submitted photo.

For full competition rules and T&Cs please see here

Published in News Update

About Safehaven Marine 

Safehaven Marine are designers and builders of FRP Pilot boats, Patrol boats, Crew transfer vessels, Hydrographic survey catamarans, Naval & Military craft and unique custom private motor yachts. All our vessels are built to the highest standards of strength & engineering and are renowned worldwide for their exceptional sea-keeping abilities, we set a new World long-range speed record in 2017 with our own vessel and crew. Established in 1996 we have built over 138 vessels supplied to 27 countries worldwide with over 40 pilot vessels in operation globally, and have become leaders in our field.

Based in Youghal, Co Cork Ireland, Safehaven manufacture our vessels from two modern factories, with all design work carried out in house, and built with our own experienced team of engineers, carpenters, electricians, shipwrights and laminators.

Always at the forefront of new technology and designs we continuously develop our range and push the frontiers of design: In 2020 we aim to set a UIM Transatlantic World record with our unique (patent applied for) new 22m high-speed vessel XSV20

Interceptor 42 pilot boat

The Pilot 42 model built by Safehaven Marine has been delivered to ports worldwide and has proved to be a superb sea boat performing admirably in pilotage operations with all owners extolling its virtues of seakeeping, strength and stability.

L.O.A. (Length overall) 13.2m

L.W.L. (Length along waterline) 11.5m

Length moulded (GRP hull only) 12.7

Beam Moulded (GRP only ex fender) 4.0m

Beam overall (Including fenders) 4.4m

Draft (Depth of hull below waterline) 1.35m

Displacement Lightship 14,500kg

Fully loaded 16,000kg

Fuel capacity 1600 litres

Water capacity 110 litres

Crew capacity 5 persons

Engines Volvo D9 425hp

Gearboxes ZF325

Subdivision 4 x separate watertight compartments

Crew capacity 1-2 crew plus 3- 4 pilots

Classification PRS

Speed 23.5kts fully loaded