Master Yacht and Commercial Boat Builders
Ready for Delivery
PORT PHILLIP Sea Pilots (PPSP) is taking delivery of Bellarine,their new state-of-art pilot boat,at a ceremony on April 18,2012.
The vessel is a Pantocarene-design 16M ORC 156.HR5 fast pilot boat and is currently having the last finishing touches applied at Hart Marine's Mornington yard before undergoing seven days of intense sea trials.
PPSP managing director Captain Robert Buck said that the vessel would be the third ORC pilot boat built by Hart Maine for his organisation. He said that PPSP had embarked on an exercise in 2008 to select a new pilot boat to begin to replace their fleet.
He said that PPSP pilots had to contend with the sever weather of the Bass Strait and that they wanted to find the safest possible boat with a self-righting capability.
After much investigation,a boat designed by Didier Marchant of Pantocarene Naval Architects was chosen because it had proved itself on France's Atlantic coast in conditions that are very similar to those encountered by PPSP staff.
Pantocarene agreed to authorise Hart Marine to build two boats for PPSP and these proved so successful in service that the organisation ordered Bellarine from Hart Marine without requesting any major design changes. Captain Buck said that the major differentiator between the ORC craft and conventional pilot boats with their halmatic hulls was the ORC's unique beak hull design which vastly improves operator and passenger comfort in heavy seas.
He said that the design and Hart Marine's workmanship had produced a vessel so ideally suited to PPSP's needs that the organisation would not hesitate to order more of them when the time came to replace the rest of their fleet.
Port Phillip Sea Pilots is a privately owned organisation which provides pilotage services in Port Phillip Bay and Westernport Bays. Its history goes back to 1839 and its staff oversee about 6000 shipping movements each year.
About Us
Hart Marine are master boat builders specialising in the manufacture of high-performance yachts, motor boats, commercial workboats and, more recently, pilot boats. Our knowledge and know-how in advanced composite constructions is also sought after by the automotive and sports equipment industries. We have built more than 150 boats and with over two million man hours in boat building Hart Marine is recognised as one of Australia's most experienced and best equipped advanced composite boat yards. Key members of our team are well versed in the needs of our clients, many having extensive international experience. Our commitment to safety, the environment and the community is formalised in the Hart Marine SEC (Safety, Environment &Community) Policy.
What We Do
Hart Marine was started in 1983. Hart Marine's composite constructions and components are sought after by marine, automotive and commercial industries. We have built over 150 boats and have worked well over 2 million man hours building composite structures for clients in Japan, England, America as well as a loyal following here in Australia. As well as building world class craft we have been involved in the Asian Industry teaching and mentoring many boat companies in composite construction. Hart Marine has a huge repeat client base which is a testimony to our dedication.
Hart Marine builds a range of Fibreglass Reinforced Plastic boats, including:
- Commerial charter boats in Queensland
- Commercial sports fishing boats
- Pilot boats and
- Racing yachts that have completed in and won races such as:
- Volvo Ocean Race
- Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
- Rolex Fastnet Race and
- Melbourne Osaka Cup
Our Philosophy
From ’plan to realization’ we have a commitment to excellence. To be pro-active in creating long lasting relationships with our clients. We aim to be active in understanding our clients’ individual needs and provide advice that is both technically sound and success driven. Our clients are never too small or insignificant and no job is too hard or too small. Our team agree to undertake extensive professional development to keep their skills at the forefront of the industry and to embrace our commitment to Safety, Environment and Community.
