Pilot vessel, Tamar returning home after picking up the pilot from UBC Canada.

Vessel Type: Pilot Vessel
Vessel Construction: GRP
Vessel Owner: Tasmanian Ports Corporation
Length (LWL / LOA): 12.5 metres / 13.2 metres
Weight: 14 t
Engine: YANMAR 2 x 6CXBM-GT (M)
Engine Power Rating: 294kW (400mhp) @ 2500 RPM
Drive configuration: Shaft with Fixed Pitch Propeller
Gear Ratio and Model: 2.04:1 / Twin Disc MGX-5065-A x 2
Electronic Control Type: Twin Disc EC300
Top Speed: 24.4 knots
Propeller Size: 26” x 28”’x 4 Blades
Repower Installation Completed By: Southern Marine Ship Lift,
Flag: Australia
Port of Registration: George Town
Home Port: Devonport
Call Sign: VHW4087
MMSI: 503248100

LOCATION
Photograph taken from Aikenhead Point. This location offers a good view of outbound vessels with anytime after midday being the best for lighting. In summer the lighting is superb for inbound ships such as the Spirit of Tasmania ferries. This location is also great for getting rough weather shots.

Accessibility: this location is wheelchair access friendly and has toilet facilities just off the carpark. Any incoming shots may require being on the rocks in front of the Neptune statue. Please take care as this location is exposed to the elements. The rocks are lose and in bad weather breaking waves create quite a bit of spay.

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