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Gemini RIBs Soars High: the Police Marine Contract

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate
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Console and T-top in the Police Marine Contract

An Important Police Marine Contract

A few months back, Gemini Marine were excited to finalize a contract for a fleet of police boats. This followed extensive negotiations and numerous proposals. Gerhard Neethling, owner and CEO at GEMINI MARINE (PTY) Ltd, visited his UNIT 2 facility. He captured this photo highlighting the finished consoles, ready for service.

“This project, encompassing multiple boats, was executed flawlessly, meeting all strict deadlines and achieving 100% on-time delivery” Gerhard stated..

Proud to share that GEMINI Marine and novi marine are very good Friends of RIBs ONLY.

Gemini, the Company

Gemini Marine was established in 1979. The company is based in Cape Town, South Africa. It has designed and manufactured the most comprehensive range of RIBs and inflatable boats. These boats serve many of the world’s rescue, military, and patrol entities. The company has done this for over 40 years an keeps on going.

ORCA – A Century of History, Innovation and Partnerships

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate
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A Century of History!

November 22nd, 2024, Friday

I was honored to attend the 100th anniversary celebration at the Orca factory in Moeskroen, Belgium. My dear wife accompanied me.

We’re both passionate about Rigid Inflatable Boats.

The event, impeccably organized by a dedicated and professional team, offered fascinating insights into the factory’s history, operations, and innovations.

We got a fascinating tour.

Due to confidentiality, photography and videography were prohibited, adding to the exclusivity of the experience.

It was truly a privilege to share this unique occasion alongside CEOs and industry leaders.

A century of history is an awe-inspiring milestone.

Team ORCA, may the odds be in your favor!

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Proud to share that ORCA Retail is a Friend of RIBs ONLY.

Wind, Waves, Swell: Beaufort vs Douglas Sea Scale

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate
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Beaufort vs Douglas Sea Scale

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Beaufort vs Douglas Sea Scale: Application

Before we dive into the scales, first let me point out what the difference is between waves and swell. They’re two distinct types of water movement, each shaped by different forces.

Get in the spirit by visiting my RIBs ONLY YouTube channel, where, guided by this overview, switch your focus on the unique settings and conditions of each action video instead of the RIB.

Waves

  • What They Are: Waves form due to local wind blowing across the water’s surface.
  • Features: These waves tend to be shorter, choppy, and irregular, shifting quickly with changes in wind direction and speed.
    Their size and pattern are directly influenced by the strength of the local wind.
  • Look and Feel: When the wind is strong, waves can become steep with breaking tops, resulting in rough, unpredictable conditions.
  • Lifespan: Waves are temporary and subside once the local wind decreases or stops.

Swell

  • What It Is: Swell is created by winds from distant storms or strong weather systems and can travel over long distances.
  • Features: Swell consists of smooth, evenly spaced waves with longer wavelengths.
    It moves independently of local wind and maintains a steady rhythm.
  • Look and Feel: Unlike the sharpness of waves, swell appears as gentle, rolling waves that don’t break as often and have a more relaxed shape.
  • Lifespan: Swell can persist even when local winds are calm, often traveling for days across the ocean.

Scales Explained: One Doesn’t Exclude the Other

Beaufort Scale

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About the Enigma Hull Tech by Debbie Hood (CEO)

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate
It’s not Enigma hull but it demonstrates the hydrodynamic effect which is great to understsnd and view @ RIBs ONLY - Home of the Rigid Inflatable Boat
It’s not the Enigma hull but it demonstrates the hydrodynamic effect which is great to understand and view

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About the Enigma Hull Tech and Style

Earlier, I’ve written about this British built super RIB Enigma here on RIBsONLY.com but this article is more focused on the R&D (Research and Development).

Deep V-Hulls have always suited high-performance craft.

The hydrodynamic airflow through steps along the hull draws air under the boat. This creates the bubble effect that assists easier ride flow.

At Enigma Powerboats, founder Debbie Hood and her team have taken that technology to the next level.

Through years of endurance race-proven testing, Enigma has developed outstanding expertise.

Their passion for transferring supercar streamlining technology and design style to the super RIB market drives their innovation.

Enigma is proud to provide the safest, most comfortable, and easiest-to-handle high-quality built Super RIB to the market.

In addition, each build is tailored to the client’s specific sea environment, weather, and heat.

The team ensures every part of Enigma is hand-built for longevity in that environment.

Debbie Hood Shares the Following with Us

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ExoTechnologies – Innovating the Future with DANU

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate
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Jeroen Wats: Innovating the Future with DANU

Innovating the Future with DANU for a.o. RIBs?

What does this innovation has to do with RIBs? Quite a lot more than you might expect. Earlier, I discussed this groundbreaking composite material.

In a world increasingly focused on sustainability and a circular economy, there is a pressing need for innovative manufacturing solutions.

One such groundbreaking development is ExoTechnologies’ DANU Composite Technology used by Ultimate Boats.

We are on a mission to drive the green transition toward a circular economy within the composite industry.

This innovative material DANU offers a plethora of advantages for sustainable manufacturing, aiming to minimize environmental impact while maximising production efficiency.

Our fully recyclable composite material outperforms glass fibre.

After conducting research for this article, I explored the intricacies of DANU Composite Technology.

I examined its features and environmental benefits. I also looked into its economic advantages and real-world applications.

Jeroen Wats, founder and CIO of Exo Technologies, tells all about it in this video. You can contact him via this emailadres and challenge him.

By examining these aspects, I hope to uncover how this technology sets a new standard for sustainable manufacturing.

It becomes an attractive choice for businesses. It also appeals to environmentally conscious individuals.

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