Irish volunteer rescue organisation takes delivery of new RIB

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 boat has a layout optimised for SAR missions with a custom-built bow pod that streamlines functionality and maximises deck space.

In addition to housing the electrical system and the navigation gear, the bow pod also incorporates waterproof storage lockers. This ensures that crucial equipment such as first aid kits, manual navigation aids, and pyrotechnics can be readily accessed by the crew and are protected from the elements.

Other key features include a Raymarine high-definition, day and night network dome video camera suitable for both above and below deck applications. This enhances the RIB's surveillance capabilities regardless of the time or conditions.

A Yamaha F60 engine propels the new Banna Rescue RIB to speeds of over 35 knots.