'Orca III': Versatile catamaran work boat for the Outer Hebrides

摘要

Irish shipbuilder Safehaven Marine has successfully launched 'Orca III', the third design to be completed in their Wildcat 53 series.rnThe new GRP construction vessel was commissioned by Scottish owner Angus Campbell, based on the Isles of Harris in the Outer Hebrides. This is the third vessel Angus has commissioned from Safehaven Marine, following an Interceptor 42 design ordered in 2004, and an Interceptor 55 delivered in 2007 that Angus operated as a passenger vessel on the St Kilda run - a 100 nautical mile voyage from the Isles of Harris. This North Atlantic route is one of the most challenging operational roles a commercial vessel could encounter, with heavy weather and 6 metre seas a regular occurrence.