Norsafe launches Marathon 900

摘要

Norsafe has taken a "modular and flexible" approach to RIB construction with the launch of its new Marathon 900 class of high-speed patrol craft. Built with a GRP hull, and featuring an overall length of 9.2m, a 2.6m beam, a dry weight of 1.8tonnes and a 12-man capacity, the Marathon 900 can incorporate customer specifications such as "inboard diesel engines and waterjets, stern drives and lifting points for installation in davits," comments Norsafe designer Bjarte Skaala. He adds: "The typical benefits of a RIB are: a low centre of gravity; large carrying capacity in terms of weight and size; very good stability in the case of water filling the boat; and a 'soft' inside, which reduces the risk of damage to the crew.'