Recently, with the successful completion of the pilot transfer of “Dongming 16” at the coal terminal, the first pilot boat “Rigang Yin2” in Rizhao Port Co.Ltd(600017) Shijiu port area of Shandong Port was officially put into operation. The operation of “Rigang pilot 2” can greatly improve the pilotage efficiency, effectively reduce the company’s tugboat traffic, alleviate the production pressure of port tugboats, improve production efficiency and reduce fuel consumption, which has good economic and social benefits.
With a total length of 19.3m, a ship width of 4.78m and a designed speed of 27 knots, the “Rigang pilot 2” is a professional pilot boat designed and built according to the characteristics of the sea conditions in the Rizhao Port Co.Ltd(600017) sea area and the needs of pilot production. It is mainly used for the pick-up and pick-up services of pilots.
As the first and Rizhao Port Co.Ltd(600017) second professional pilot boat in Shijiu port area, “Rigang Yin2” has been greatly improved and optimized in terms of main equipment and hull structure. Among them, the main and auxiliary machines adopt the new generation of American Carter models, and the night vision function is added, which greatly improves the safety and reliability of night work. The design function is more perfect and the operation is more convenient. It can still maintain a good navigation state and comfortable riding experience in case of strong wind, waves and sea conditions, which has been unanimously praised by pilots and pilots.
It is reported that the operation of the new pilot boat will further improve the maritime traffic support capacity of the port, and improve the production efficiency and pilotage service quality of the company.
