The Reefrunner 15 Pilot Vessel by KND is a specialized commercial craft engineered from marine-grade aluminium with a robust planing hull and an enclosed aluminium wheelhouse superstructure. It features a length overall (LOA) of 15.5 meters, a beam overall (BOA) of 4.61 meters, a draft of 0.88 meters, and operates at a maximum full-load displacement of 22 tons. Certified under Bureau Veritas (BV) and Grey Boat Code standards with HPi CE proof validation, the main deck plan is optimized for a single-day endurance basis to safely accommodate an 8-passenger complement, configured specifically for four crew members and four pilots. Onboard liquid capacities include a substantial 2,500-liter fuel tank, 150 liters of fresh water, and 42 liters of waste water storage to support daily operations.

For high-efficiency operations and precise handling during demanding ship-side pilot transfers, the vessel utilizes a twin Jet drive arrangement that delivers a combined recommended power of 1,400 hp (2 x 700 hp). This waterjet configuration propels the craft to an impressive maximum speed of 37.2 knots and a steady cruising speed of 30 knots. At cruise velocity, the propulsion system maintains a fuel burn rate of 200.2 liters per hour, enabling an operational range of 337 nautical miles. The vessel’s electrical backbone runs on a dual 230 VAC and 48 VDC power supply, supported by a 1,770 Ah recommended house battery bank and an 11.8 kW / 14.7 kVA generator that seamlessly sustains a powerful 28,800 BTU/h air conditioning system for complete wheelhouse climate control.

Mission control and all-weather situational awareness are managed via a comprehensive basic navigation suite built around a premium 16-inch multi-function display (MFD). This electronic core fully integrates a VHF DSC radio, an AIS-B++ transponder, a 4 kW radar, an autopilot system, a 1 kW sonar, and a unifying NMEA2000 backbone. The vessel is fully outfitted with mandatory maritime safety and navigation equipment, including a masthead light, stern light, sidelights, a magnetic compass, a sound signal device, emergency flares, navigation charts, a GPS/chartplotter, a radar reflector, and a depth sounder. As noted on the data card, these technical specifications represent preliminary concept-level estimates and remain subject to final design development and detailed maritime engineering.