Delivered to a Seychelles-based operator for pilot boarding and port approach duties in the Indian Ocean, this 15-metre aluminum vessel is built to handle the demanding open-water conditions of island port operations while remaining agile enough for close-quarters manoeuvring alongside deep-draft vessels. The full-aluminum 5083-series construction delivers a lightweight, corrosion-resistant hull with a shallow draft optimised for the tidal and depth variations common to island harbours. Twin Cummins QSL9 main engines, each producing 450 hp at 2,100 rpm through fixed-pitch propellers, provide reliable performance across a cruising range suited to extended inter-island pilot station duties. A low-maintenance split-type air conditioning system ensures crew and pilot comfort in tropical operating conditions throughout the working day. The vessel’s fuel capacity of 2,600 litres supports self-sufficient daily operations without resupply, while the interior layout accommodates up to 6 pilots and 2 professional crew with dedicated boarding access arrangements optimised for safe sea transfers.