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ORCA II


ORCA II

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'ORCA II', the first of class INTERCEPTOR 55 is launched.

The first Interceptor 55 has now been launched and sea trailed. See has exceeded all expectations. On a performance front,  at a 17,500kg displacement she achieved 28.2kts, faster than expected. At the Scania D12's continuous rating of 1800-2000rpm she has an operational speed of 22-25kts

Angus Cambell, is the owner of the first Interceptor 55 'ORCA II' , replacing his previous Interceptor 42 'Orca' built in 2004. See Orca his Interceptor 42 .. ORCA II is to be used as a passenger and patrol vessel transporting up to 12 passengers  and light cargo from her home port on The Isles of Harris, out to St Kilda. St Kilda is recognized as a wildlife and marine life habitat of world importance. There are a number of species unique to the islands, which are carefully monitored by conservation bodies. The awe-inspiring landscape, human history, and the sheer remoteness of St Kilda intrigue many. The islands are a UNESCO Reserve, National Nature Reserve, Ancient Monument and a World Heritage Site. The journey out to the islands  is 45 nautical miles, straight out into the North Atlantic from The Isles of Harris, which is itself 50nm offshore from the Scottish mainland. When undertaking this journey the vessels sea keeping is paramount and is one of the reasons Angus chose an Interceptor . Over the past three years Angus has come to totally trust and depend on his Interceptor 42's seakeeping abilities, which has been tested many times when caught out 30-40 miles offshore as the wind blew up and left them battling the big North Atlantic seas.