Pilot Boat
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Length Overall (LOA) | 11,00 – 18,00 m |
| Beam (Width) | 3,30 – 4,60 m |
| GENERAL | |
| Type | Pilot, Agency, Survey, Service, Fast Supply, Research, Multipurpose, Tender Boat |
| Building Material | HDPE |
| CAPACITY | |
| Passengers (Pax) | 8 |
| Crew | 1 |
| POWER AND PROPULSION | |
| Propulsion | Inboard Diesel or OB (twin) |
| Speed | 22+ kts |
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Length Overall (LOA) | 8,50 – 13,00 m |
| Beam (Width) | 3,20 – 3,50 m |
| GENERAL | |
| Type | Pilot, Agency, Survey, Service, Fast Supply, Research, Multipurpose, Tender Boat |
| Building Material | HDPE |
| CAPACITY | |
| Passengers (Pax) | 6 |
| Crew | 1 |
| POWER AND PROPULSION | |
| Propulsion | Inboard Diesel or OB (twin) |
| Speed | 25+ kts |
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Length Overall (LOA) | 11,00 – 13,00 m |
| Beam (Width) | 3,30 – 3,50 m |
| GENERAL | |
| Type | Pilot, Agency, Survey, Service, Fast Supply, Research, Multipurpose, Tender Boat |
| Building Material | HDPE |
| CAPACITY | |
| Passengers (Pax) | 8 |
| Crew | 1 |
| POWER AND PROPULSION | |
| Propulsion | Inboard Diesel or OB (twin) |
| Speed | 22+ kts |
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Length Overall (LOA) | 11,00 – 16,00 m |
| Beam (Width) | 3,30 – 4,20 m |
| GENERAL | |
| Type | Service, Pilot, Agency, Survey, Fast Supply, Research, Multipurpose, Tender Boat |
| Building Material | HDPE |
| CAPACITY | |
| Passengers (Pax) | 8 |
| Crew | 1 |
| POWER AND PROPULSION | |
| Propulsion | Inboard Diesel or OB (twin) |
| Speed | 25+ kts |
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Length Overall (LOA) | 12,00 – 18,00 m |
| Beam (Width) | 3,30 – 4,80 m |
| GENERAL | |
| Type | Crew, Passenger, Pilot |
| Building Material | HDPE |
| CAPACITY | |
| Passengers (Pax) | 10 |
| Crew | 2 |
| POWER AND PROPULSION | |
| Propulsion | Outboard Engines, Inboard Diesel Shaft Drive, Waterjet |
| Speed | 30+ kts |
HDPE Pilot Boat: Fast & Reliable Vessels for Safe Pilot Transfers
The pilot transfer operation — boarding a moving ship in open water — is one of the highest-risk routine activities in the maritime industry. The pilot boat that enables this transfer must be fast enough to position alongside a vessel underway, stable enough to provide a safe boarding platform in sea swells, and reliable enough that it never fails when called upon. PlastBoat’s HDPE pilot boat delivers all three qualities, backed by the corrosion immunity and low maintenance that HDPE construction provides.
Manufactured in Istanbul, Turkey, and delivered worldwide, our pilot boats serve port authorities, pilotage organizations, and maritime administrations across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. As a dedicated pilot boat manufacturer, PlastBoat builds each vessel around the specific sea conditions, transfer requirements, and operational profile of the pilotage station it will serve.
Why Choose PlastBoat's Pilot Boat?
Operational reliability
HDPE pilot boats have no corrosion, no painting requirements, and no structural welds to crack. They are available for duty every time they are needed.
Sea-keeping
The deep-V HDPE hull provides comfortable, controlled motion in sea swells, which is critical when pilots must board and disembark from a moving vessel.
Safety
Waterjet propulsion (PLT-57) eliminates the risk of propeller injury during close-approach boarding operations. The integrated HDPE fender system protects both pilot boat and ship hull.
Low maintenance
No annual haul-out for painting, no anti-fouling treatments, no corrosion inspections. The maintenance burden of an HDPE pilot boat is dramatically lower than an equivalent aluminum or steel vessel.
Global delivery
PlastBoat delivers pilot boats to port authorities and pilotage organizations worldwide, with full export documentation and flag state support.
Frequently Asked Questions
What speed do your pilot boats achieve?
The PLT-56 achieves 25+ knots with inboard diesel or outboard propulsion. The PLT-57 high-speed variant achieves 35+ knots with twin inboard diesel and waterjet propulsion.
Is waterjet propulsion standard?
Waterjet propulsion is standard on the PLT-57 and is strongly recommended for pilot transfer operations because it eliminates exposed propeller blades that pose a hazard during close-approach boarding. Shaft drive is available on the PLT-56.
Do your pilot boats meet IMPA standards?
Yes. PlastBoat pilot boats are designed in accordance with IMPA (International Maritime Pilots’ Association) guidelines and can be delivered with flag state and SOLAS certification on request.
Do you supply pilot boats to African ports?
Yes. PlastBoat has supplied pilot boats to port authorities and pilotage organizations in Morocco, Egypt, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Angola, and Libya, as well as to ports in Croatia, Bulgaria, Malta, and Spain.
Can the pilot boat be customized for specific sea conditions?
Yes. We tailor hull form, beam, freeboard, and propulsion to the specific sea state conditions of each pilotage station. A pilot boat for a sheltered harbor operates very differently from one at an exposed ocean port, and our designs reflect this.