Ireland’s Port of Waterford taps local builder for new pilot boat

Following a competitive tender process, the Port of Waterford in southeastern Ireland has selected local shipbuilder Safehaven Marine to supply a new pilot boat for its operations.

The 15-metre vessel will be christened Port Láirge, the traditional Irish name for Waterford.

The pilot boat is scheduled to enter service by September 2021.


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