Pilotage

USPA to expand pilot boat fleet

Baird Maritime

The Delta-Pilot branch office of the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority (USPA) has issued a tender for the purchase of three pilot boats.

In accordance with technical requirements, the vessels must have a length of 17 metres, a maximum draught of two metres, and a maximum speed of 15 knots at full displacement.

The expected cost of the three vessels including VAT is UAH274.64 million (US$9.74 million).