IMO/SOLAS Standard Inflatable boat

[hafiz]

I am looking for an Inflatable Boat certified by Lloyds / ABS / Equivallant agency that meets IMO / SOLAS Standards.

I will be needing 13 of those.

Any idea?

[marshmat]

Inflatable boat... as in RIB? Liferaft? Dinghy? 8 feet long, or 40? To carry how many people, and what gear? In what kind of seas?

[hafiz]

Hello Mat,

The brief specs is as follows:

Qty: 13 Units
Length: 4-5 meters
Passengers: 6-8
Payload: Minimum 900 kg
Engine: Single OBM
Speed: 25 Knots at full payload condition
Color: Black / gray
Design: Hull design and material should conform to Lloyd's or ABS standards.
Type Approval: Lloyd's / ABS certification for the boat and should fulfill IMO/SOLAS convention.

Thanks,

Hafiz.

[marshmat]

http://www.zodiacmarine.com/portal/uk/#
The world standard since... well, for as long as we've had inflatable boats.

[hafiz]

These are not RIBS, plain inflatable boats for

a. Carrying out diving operations.
b. Transferring personnel, stores at sea.
c. Relief Operations.
d. SAR duties.

[hafiz]

Unfortunately, Zodiac and Avon are my competetors' brands

[gerard baladi]

If my memory serves me right:
Solas rules apply for boats that carry more than 12 pax. (Check with your port authorities)
As for classification societies (ABS/LLYOD'S/DNV...)they do not class boats of this size but may give construction regulations and guidelines.