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COLLINGWOOD

A 16m aluminium pilot cutter which is the first example in the UK of a mainstream aluminium pilot boat was designed and built by Pembroke Dock based Mustang Marine, although around the world there are a large number of Port Authorities that have been operating Camarc designed aluminium pilot boats for a great number of years including the Dutch Pilots and New York Pilots. Camarc designed pilot boats share the same general type of hull, whether constructed of steel, aluminium or GRP (glass reinforced plastic), the sharply angled hull gives a finer entry than conventional designs whilst retaining the roll stability, the combined result is a fast vessel with an excellent ability to manoeuvre at sea, which is vital for the role that pilot boats play in boarding and landing pilots in all weather conditions. The Port of Tyne’s investment of over £750k