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Pilot Vessels Designed For Anticipated USCG Regulation Changes On August 31, a dual christen-ing was held at Worldport LA for the Port's new pilot boats, Phineas Banning and Stephen M. White, as each was welcomed into service, after a design process that commenced more than a few years ago, according to Jack Hochadel, vice president of Willard Marine — the yard charged with the vessel construction and outfitting. The vessels were designed spe- cifically to serve the needs of Los Angeles Port pilots, whose board- ing area will be extended from three- quarters of a mile to three miles out at sea, under anticipated U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) regulation changes. At Los Angeles Harbor, a pilot boards a ships out at sea, and helps steer it past the Los Angeles Lighthouse to its assigned berth in the 7,500-acre Port. Departing ships also carry pilots, who board while still at berth, and disembark after the vessel is at sea. C. Raymond Hunt Associates, Inc., of Boston, Mass., designed the ves- sels, based on the requirement for fast, pilot-boarding launches capable of year-round, all-weather operation, with the capacity to maintain speed and provide stable boarding in rough seas. In a recent talk with MR /EN, Captain Patrick Donahue of Worldport LA reported on the ves- sels' operation since both were put in service, one in mid-June, and the other during the first week of Au- gust. "They handle better with a little more speed. With the old boats, we had to go slow. Now boarding is possible at eight to ten knots," said CaptainDonahue. When asked how the pilot boats will contribute to the overall opera- tion of the Port, he responded, "We can service ships out further and faster. With the old boats, people would stack up. We can now service three or four at a time, and keep them coming." Phineas Banning and Stephen M. White Specifications length 52 ft. (15.8 m) Width 15 ft. (4.5 m) Depth 4.5 ft. (1.3 m) Hull 20 degree deadrise deep-V Maximum speed 27 knots Service speed 2 knots DWT 23 Equipment List Main engines (2) Detroit Diesels, each rated 530 bhp ..Michigan 32 x 33 Dynaquad Couplings Detroit Diesel taper fit Reduction gears Twin Disc MG 511A1.92:1 Engine controls Detroit Diesel DDEC single lever Shafting 2.5-in. Aquamet 22 H.S. stainless Bearings B.F. Goodrich Cutless Commander Radar FurunoRCR-1030 VHF radio (2)FurunoFM-261 Compass Ritchie Magtronic digital display Pumps Jabsco Lferafls Viking 10-person 10 DX Davit Noutical Structures Model YD 600 DC Firefighting system Kidde Twin Detroit Diesel main engines dominate Phineas Ban/ling's engine room. ' # IhE v/' I KV • • t W i .Si I" IP ' if " * / J * " Adjustable Armrests Gas Spring Counter Balance Massive Aluminum Pedestal MADE IN U.SA. Maximum Comfort Economically Correct Stabilization POWER SEATING FOR A CHANGING WORLD Stidd Systems has changed the world of high- performance marine seating, providing more comfort, strength and ergonomic value than ever before. Lightweight, space-saving, and built to MIL standards, Stidd Seats | keep your people in place > •-C-i • ~ for smoother missions, greater passenger safety, and improved crew performance. Impressive features and seat options combined with dynamic materials and design, have established Stidd seating as the first choice of government, commercial and recreational skippers everywhere. In a changing world, your search for perfect marine seating ends here. usee 47MLB • 13 Stidd Seats aboard, photo by Dan Nerney USSOCOMMkVSOC- 22 Stidd Seats abarad photo courtesy trinity Marine Group i Conversion from without leaving POWER SEATING FOR A CHANGING WORID For further information call: 516.477.2400 x120 220 Carpenter St., P.O. Box 87, Greenport, NY 11944 USA • FAX 516.477.1095 Non Waterlogging Cushions Hardcoat Anodized Finish SERIES 800 v.4 PATENTED 18 Circle 304 on Reader Service Card Maritime Reporter/Engineering News
