Safety Boat
Solution
We provide safety boat hire with competent and professional crews for projects across East Anglia and the whole of the UK.
Long Waves – Support Craft
Long Waves is a highly versatile, trailerable support vessel, designed for rapid deployment and inshore operations across the UK. Built for flexibility and efficiency, she is ideally suited to a wide range of light commercial and support tasks.
Vessel Overview
- Vessel Type: Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB)
- Model: Humber Destroyer (5m)
- Propulsion: Mercury Marine Mariner 60hp BigFoot outboard
- Maximum Speed: Approx. 25 knots
- Deployment: Fully trailerable for rapid mobilisation nationwide
The combination of a robust hull design and high-thrust outboard engine provides reliable performance, manoeuvrability, and efficiency in a variety of operating conditions.
Operational Capability
Long Waves is optimised for inshore and nearshore support roles, including:
- Personnel transfer
- Light equipment transport
- Survey and inspection support
- Safety and standby cover
Her compact size and trailer capability allow deployment to remote or restricted launch sites, enabling operations at short notice anywhere within the UK.
Charter Options
The vessel is available for flexible hire:
- Bareboat charter (subject to qualifications)
- Skippered / crewed operations
Crew & Certification
All crew members are appropriately qualified, with:
- Minimum certification of Royal Yachting Association Powerboat Level 2
- Many holding advanced qualifications, including RYA Yachtmaster
This ensures safe, compliant, and professional operations across all deployments.
