About Finnpilot
Pilot Boats and Vehicles
Finnpilot’s pilot transport fleet consists of pilot cutters for winter use, high-speed pilot boats, hovercraft for the Bay of Bothnia, and cars. Our fleet is stationed at pilot stations along the Finnish coastline and is moved as needed according to traffic conditions.
We invest in low-emission technology and energy-efficient solutions to ensure that pilot transport is both environmentally friendly and cost-effective. New vessel types and lifecycle extensions reduce emissions and extend the service life of our fleet. Our equipment investments are based on long-term planning. Whenever possible, decommissioned equipment is recycled and passed on to new owners.
Our fleet can be deployed to support authorities when needed, for example in operations related to maritime safety, rescue efforts, and emergency situations.
Energy Efficiency and Long-Term Planning
High-speed Pilot Boats
Number of high-speed pilot boats: 26
- Manufacturers: Kewatec, Uudenkaupungin työvene, Marine Alutec
- Years of manufacture: 1995–2017
- Manufacturing material: aluminium
- Load capacity: 6–10 persons
- Length: 11,3–16 m
- Weight: 7.5–15 tonnes
- Draught: 1–1.5 metres
- Speed: 18–29 kn
- Fuel consumption: 80-170 l / h
- Inspected and certified for traffic area: III
- Service life: 15–25 years
Pilot Cutters
Number of pilot cutters: 29
- Manufacturers: Uudenkaupungin työvene, Teijon Telakka, Holming Oy, Uudenkaupungin veneveistämö, Haminan konepaja
- Years of Manufacture: 1985–2012
- Manufacturing material: steel
- Load capacity: 10 persons
- Length: 10–16 m
- Weight: 45–60 tonnes
- Draught: 1.8–2.4 metres
- Speed: 10 kn
- Fuel consumption: 60–170 l / h
- Ice capability: 25-45 cm fast ice
- Inspected and certified for traffic area: III
- Service life: 35 years
Hydrocopters
Number of hydrocopters: 11
- Manufacturer: Arctic Ant, Larsmo
- Years of manufacture: 2002–2012
- Manufacturing material: fibreglass
- Load capacity: 4 persons
- Hydraulic frame steering
- Carbon fibre propeller
- Suspension: suspension arm or air suspension
- Maximum speed: on ice 40 km/h, in open waters 10 kn
Cars
Number of cars: 40, of which 10 are electric
Average age of the Finnpilot fleet
|
AVERAGE AGE OF THE FLEET (YEARS) |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
|
High-speed Pilot Boats |
12,9 |
13,7 |
13,2 |
12,6 |
13,6 |
|
Pilot Cutters |
17,6 |
18,6 |
19,0 |
20,0 |
20,4 |
|
The average age of our whole fleet is 17.2 years. |