Emergency Response Rigid Inflatble Boats (RIB)

THE ULTIMATE SEARCH & RESCUE RIGID INFLATABLE BOATS

Specifically designed for Search & Rescue operations and severely over-built to withstand extreme sea conditions.

SEARCH & RESCUE FEATURES

✓ Commercial grade solid GRP Ribcraft deep V hull.
✓ Multi-chambered heavy-duty Hypalon inflation tube with tube mounted storage bags, triple rubstrake fenders and anti-slip wear patches.
✓ Custom SAR Console specifically designed for rescue missions.
✓ Fully integrated Navigation & Communications Equipment.
✓ Powerful inboard or outboard engines for high-speed rescue missions.
✓ GPS Link system, the course and heading are sent directly from the navigators console direct to the helmsman’s repeater.
✓ Custom made Ribcraft Rope reels and Anchor storage.

CAPSIZING IS NO LONGER A PROBLEM

Ribcraft are one of the only British RIB manufactures to offer a complete capsize and restart system, which comprises of: waterproofed electrical system, waterproofed capsize lights, post immersion restartable outboards, manually activated self-righting bag and frame, emergency tiller steering system and emergency battery jump start link system operated remotely from the helm position.

Ribcraft RIBs can be constructed to Lifeboat Specification which covers the majority of rescue applications and can also meet the MCA Rescue Boat Coding.

30+ YEARS OF PROVEN EXPERIENCE IN SAR RIBS

Used 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, Ribcraft RIBs work in environments and for organizations where safety and reliability is paramount. The following partial sampling of organizations put their Ribcraft fleet to the test every day: Duddon Inshore Rescue, Lagan Search & Rescue (LSAR), Hope Cove Life Boat, Portsmouth and Southsea Voluntary Lifeguards (PSVL), Danish Sea Rescue, Ryde Inshore Rescue Service and many more.

RIBCRAFT FIRE & RESCUE RANGE

The ultimate firefighting and emergency response rigid inflatable boats, specifically designed and severely over-built to withstand extreme sea conditions.

FIREFIGHTING KEY FEATURES

✓ Commercial grade solid GRP Ribcraft deep V hull.
✓ Multi-chambered heavy-duty Hypalon inflation tube with tube mounted storage bags, triple rubstrake fenders and anti-slip wear patches.
✓ Custom Console specifically designed for rescue missions.
✓ Fully integrated Navigation & Communications Equipment.
✓ Powerful inboard or outboard engines for high-speed rescue missions.
✓ GPS Link system, the course and heading are sent directly from the navigators console direct to the helmsman’s repeater.
✓ Custom made Ribcraft Rope reels and Anchor storage.

INTEGRADED FIREFIGHTING SYSTEM

Ribcraft are one of the only British RIB manufactures to offer a bespoke firefighting solution. With a variety of fire pump systems to choose from, either fixed or removable, our rescue equipment is lightweight, powerful, performant, with a compact design for maximum maneuverability and stability. The RIB design can be fully customised from storage compartment for fire pump engine to deck matrix for removable seats and deck modularity, additional oversized handholds, protecting canopy and reinforced towing posts.

30+ YEARS OF PROVEN EXPERIENCE IN FIRE & RESCUE RIBS

Used 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, Ribcraft RIBs work in environments and for organizations where safety and reliability is paramount. The following partial sampling of organizations put their Ribcraft fleet to the test every day: Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue, Amsterdam Fire Department, Portsmouth Fire Department, Cornwall Fire and Rescue, Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service, Nottingham Fire And Rescue Service and many more.

LATEST EQUIPMENT

With a wide varity of models to choose from, each Ribcraft RIB can be fitted with the latest Rescue Equipment, removable jockey seats or bench seats, heavy duty rubstrake, center console, dive tank storage and crash rails.

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