Commercial Mariner - Marine Projects

Gladding-Hearn completes ninth boat for Virginia Pilot Association

Baird Maritime

Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding has completed construction of a new all-aluminium vessel ordered by the Virginia Pilot Association.

The Ray Hunt-designed Richmond measures 16.7- by 5.2 metres and is capable of speeds of up to 33 knots.

The pilot boat is the ninth vessel to be built by Gladding-Hearn for the same customer.