Security Vessel Reviews

VESSEL REVIEW | Dampier Legend – First boat in new RIB series for Australian volunteer rescue agency

Dampier Legend

Volunteer Marine Rescue Western Australia (VMRWA) recently took delivery of a new rigid inflatable boat (RIB) for operation by its Marine Rescue Dampier station in Western Australia’s Pilbara region. The aptly named Dampier Legend was designed by local naval architecture firm Southerly Designs and built in fulfillment of a contract awarded by the Western Australian […]

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VESSEL REVIEW | Heavy duty RIB for Irish volunteer rescue organisation

New RIB for Ireland's Banna Rescue

Banna Rescue, an independent volunteer search and rescue (SAR) organisation grouped under the Community Rescue Boats of Ireland (CRBI) umbrella, recently took delivery of a new rigid inflatable boat (RIB) built by UK-based Ribcraft. The bespoke 4.8-metre (16-foot) boat has a layout optimised for...

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VESSEL REFIT | Sentinel – Royal Australian Navy patrol boat converted into autonomous systems demonstrator

PBAT Sentinel

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has taken delivery of an autonomous surface vessel (ASV) as part of a broader project that seeks to expand the service’s autonomous systems capability. PBAT Sentinel is the former Armidale-class patrol boat ex-HMAS Maitland, which was retired from RAN service in 2022...

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VESSEL REVIEW | Durable rescue RIB delivered to Maine firefighting volunteers

New rescue boat delivered to the Greene Volunteer Fire Department of Maine

The Greene Volunteer Fire Department of the town of Greene in Maine’s Androscoggin County recently welcomed a new rigid inflatable boat (RIB) into service. Built by Ribcraft USA, the specialised RIB expands the department’s response capabilities while providing a safe platform for rescue missions. Funded by a grant through non-profit organisation Firehouse Subs, Ribcraft worked […]

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VESSEL REVIEW | Yaragada – Rescue boat to be deployed off South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula

Yaragada, a new rescue boat delivered to the South Australian State Emergency Service

The South Australian State Emergency Service (SASES) recently placed a new locally built search and rescue (SAR) boat into service. Built by Lonsdale-based manufacturer Nautic Star, the purpose-designed and built vessel has been named Yaragada. The new vessel replaces another that was deemed to...

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VESSEL REVIEW | XLE0 – US Navy’s new large autonomous submarine with multi-mission capability

XLE0, a new extra large unmanned underwater vehicle built by Boeing for the US Navy

The US Navy has taken delivery of a new large autonomous submarine for testing purposes in line with the service’s aim of expanding its undersea operational capabilities. Given the official designation XLE0, the prototype extra large unmanned undersea vehicle (XLUUV) was built by aerospace and defence technology company Boeing. It is configured to accommodate a […]

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VESSEL REVIEW | Hiroshima – Versatile firefighting and rescue boat for Japanese near-shore waters

Hiroshima, a new firefighting and rescue boat built by Kiso Shipbuilding for the City of Hiroshima

The city of Hiroshima in Japan recently placed a new firefighting boat into service. The all-aluminium boat, which is also named Hiroshima, was designed and built by Kiso Shipbuilding. Its duties will include firefighting and search and rescue (SAR), primarily in Hiroshima Bay just off its namesake...

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VESSEL REVIEW | Deutrom – Versatile response RIB for Australia’s Northern Territory Police

Deutrom, a new patrol boat acquired by Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Services

Australia’s Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Services recently took delivery of a new fast patrol RIB designed by Southerly Designs. Deutrom was purpose designed, built, and equipped for police operations requiring very high speed and the ability to carry multiple personnel. Registered to category 2C survey, the vessel will operate within coastal areas of […]

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VESSEL REVIEW | Ocean Angel – Firefighting and rescue landing craft delivered to Thai marina operator

Ocean Angel, a new marina support workboat delivered to Ocean Marina Jomtien in Thailand

Ocean Marina Jomtien, a marina resort complex based in eastern Thailand’s Chonburi province, has taken delivery of a new aluminium workboat built by Thai/Australian shipbuilder SeaCat Ships. Named Ocean Angel, the craft will be used on duties such as towing, firefighting, sewage pump-out, search and rescue (SAR), buoy and marker handling, and general support for […]

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VESSEL REVIEW | SD-3000 – US Navy to deploy wind- and solar-powered USV for ocean mapping missions

SD-3000, a new unmanned surface vehicle to be used by the US Navy for ocean mapping and other missions

The US Navy recently took delivery of new large unmanned surface vehicle (USV) developed jointly by California-based maritime robotics company Saildrone and defence shipbuilder Austal USA. The USV, given the official designation SD-3000, was designed for ocean mapping and maritime domain awareness missions. The craft is contracted to the US Navy for initial testing and […]

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