Rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) have become indispensable assets for law enforcement agencies worldwide. These specialized vessels offer essential design features like durability, shallow drafts, high-speed maneuverability and agility, surveillance and navigation technology, and a host of other options.
From patrol and surveillance to search and rescue missions, rigid boats provide law enforcement and emergency first responders with all the features required to maintain security and safety in challenging maritime environments.
Heavy-Duty Durability
A major characteristic of RIBs is their hardened construction. Fluid Watercraft boats deliver heavy-duty fiberglass hulls and military-grade Hypalon tubes that are designed to take all the punishment thrown at them. This feature results in strong, yet adaptable vessels that are ready to withstand the rigors of constant use by emergency first responders in diverse and hazardous marine conditions.
Stability and Maneuverability
The hull’s “deep V” design allows officers and other first responders to navigate swiftly through rough waters, narrow channels, and crowded ports with agility and safety. The Hypalon inflatable tubes add to the RIB’s buoyancy, stability, and maneuverability – making it virtually unsinkable. Supported by the inflatable tubes, the fiberglass hull construction design increases crew and passenger safety by absorbing shocks from sea swells and heavy rolls when sailing through rough waters. The added benefit from this feature is an increased vessel lifespan and lower maintenance costs.
Vessel Protection
As a final benefit, Fluid Watercraft RIBs feature a rubbing strake on their military-grade Hypalon inflatable tube as a way of protecting the patrol RIB and any other vessels it might encounter. When two boats approach, the crews traditionally deploy boat fenders to avoid dents, scratches, and other damage. With RIBs, the inflatable tubes and rubbing strake create a natural barrier to protect both vessels.
Rigid boats are indispensable assets for maritime law enforcement and emergency response agencies. Their durability, agility, customization options, and specialized equipment features allow officers to safeguard lives, to enforce the laws, and to maintain security in diverse maritime environments swiftly and safely. Learn more about RIBs by visiting the Fluid Watercraft website at www.fluidboats.com.
