• low bow and stern waves
• high speed maintained in rough seas both on the head and the stern
• preparations for casting off facilitated by a stern pinched by 3° on each side
in relation to the beam
• improved static stability
• acoustic comfort in the wheelhouse
In sea states 4 to 5, the ORC pilot boat is capable of providing a service combining several qualities:
• comfort
• speed
• manoeuvrability
• safety
Sea-keeping qualities
• reduction in slamming
• reduction in porpoising with low rolling and pitching
• very good stability with a following sea
• more flexible sailing
• excellent course stability
• reduction in acceleration according to sea states
"All-weather" self-righting and unsinkable pilotage launches
Bernard Shipyards
Port de Pen Mané . F 56570 LOCMIQUELIC
Z.A Villemarion . F 56670 RIANTEC
Ph. 33 (0)2 97 33 48 41 . Fax 33 (0)2 97 33 89 50