Former Port Adelaide pilot boat ALERT seen in Devonport, Tasmania, Australia. 28/09/2023

ALERT is Devonport’s new pilot boat and is named after HMS Alert, the first vessel that navigator Matthew Flinders served on.

ALERT is constructed from E-Glass/epoxy (fibreglass) and is designed with the ability to self-right in the event of capsizing. Another feature of ALERT is a distinctive bulbous bow known as a “beak bow”. The “beak bow” reduces pitching and wave resistance - reportedly lessening fuel consumption by 30 percent.

ALERT

Vessel Particulars

Type: Pilot Boat
Flag: Australian | Home Port: Devonport
MMSI: 503022150
Owner/Operator: Tasmanian Ports Corporation Pty. Ltd. – Launceston, Australia
Initial Price: 2.5 million (AUD)
Designer: Pantocarene Naval Architects – Arzon, France
Year Built: 2015 | Country of Build: Australia | Builder: Hart Marine | Location of Yard: Mornington
Launched: 10.4.2015 | Christened: 1.5.2015 by Fiona Salmon - a direct descendant of Matthew Flinders
Length: 16 m | Beam: 5.43 m | Draught: 1.5 m
Engine:Yanmar 6HYM-WET 650 @ 2150 RPM
Speed: 27 knots