A Humber Ocean Pro 6.3m RIB manufactured for National Geographic's Society.
The RIB will be used by National Geographic's Pristine Seas Program, a nonprofit organisation spearheading ocean conservation around the world. It's primary purpose will be to deploy and recover scientific equipment in the high seas and will operate from the Exploration Vessel Argo. As well as its primary operation the RIB will also be used for dive application.
National Geographic's most important requirement was to maximise the deck space as much as possible, for this reason the craft has fitted out with one of our smaller one person sports consoles. A removeable tube mounted boarding ladder is also featured, this nifty piece of kit is perfect for saving on deck space and can be moved from port to starboard with a detachable strap.
The craft has lots of other exciting features such as;
- Treadmaster Marine diamond deck matting. Product benefits include being unaffected by exposure to sea water due to the nitrile rubber/PVC formulation and resistance to the chemical effects of oil, fuel and other commonly used substances.
- Heavy duty double A frame, finished in 316 high polished stainless steel. Featuring flag pole, dry box storage and cleats
- Tube extras include; Upgrade to 1500gms hypalon fabric, additional grab handles double skinning to the straight of the tubes to top and underside, internal life lines, bow mooring cleat and reinforcement to the bow section of the tubes using heavy duty flat profile rubbing strake
- Yamaha F115BX Four stroke outboard motor
- Electronics and electrics package featuring; Garmin Echomap UHD 75SV 7" Chart plotter and ICOM IC-M330GE VHF Radio, 12 volt power socket, Twin USV socket, 4 Way waterproof switch panel, Semi-automatic bilge pump and LED navigation lights
