Australian port operator unveils new response RIB
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The Port Authority of New South Wales (PANSW) in Australia has unveiled a new 10-metre\u202fmarine response\u202fvessel\u202fsupplied by the Whiskey Project Group.<\/p>\n
When completed, the new rigid inflatable boat (RIB) will\u202fjoin PANSW’s\u202fSydney Harbour and Port Botany response teams and. With twin outboard engines that deliver speeds of up to 42 knots\u202fand\u202fan 870-litre fuel capacity,\u202fshe will support crews in\u202ffast, reliable emergency response and patrol duties\u202faround port waters.<\/p>\n
The port authority said it has been working closely with more than 20 local\u202fspecialist shipbuilders and maritime experts\u202fover the past several months to facilitate the delivery of the vessel.<\/p>\n
Once construction and on-water testing are complete,\u202fthe RIB will travel to Sydney to join PANSW’s operational fleet,\u202fsupporting crews in undertaking work including navigation aid maintenance, pollution response, general patrols and response to a wide range of reporting or identified maritime issues and incidents.<\/p>\n
The boat features a\u202freinforced, marine-grade aluminium hull and level-flotation foam to maximise stability,\u202fbuoyancy\u202fand safety at speed; a collar system and high-performance suspension seating to further reduce impact in rough conditions; and an integrated navigation and communications suite that delivers real-time situational awareness.<\/p>\n
Design work in the RIB was provided by New Zealand-based Naiad design, a company under the Whiskey Project Group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n