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Williams SOLAS 565 RIB Detailed Walkthrough

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

SOLAS 565 RIB tested on the Williams’ Test Lake

This video takes you on a guided tour on board the DieselJet SOLAS 565, a high-end super yacht tender.

SOLAS stands for Safety Of Live at SEA. It’s a convention generally regarded as the most important of all international treaties concerning the safety of merchant ships. It showcases in detail all the adjustments needed to be SOLAS-proof.

This jet-driven SOLAS-compliant Rigid Inflatable Boat is a “rebuilt” standard DieselJet 565 tender designed specifically for yachts exceeding 500GT.

The company offers two more Solas RIBS: the 505 and the 625.

I’ve posted more Williams jet tenders videos here on RIBsONLY.com for your information on this brand.

This video was published on the Williams Jet Tenders YouTube channel.

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Ribeye 7.2 m SOLAS Jet Tender Custom-Built for a Superyacht

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

This Ribeye 7.2 m SOLAS Jet Tender is custom-built for a 55 m Amels Superyacht.

Working with the mothership, a 55 m Amels, this Ribeye tender has been custom-built to suit both the owner and crew’s requirements whilst also having the ability to operate as a fully certified SOLAS rescue tender if required.

This jet tender is 7.2 meters long and has a foldable console for situations where the garage space is limited. It also comes with a beach landing system in the bow area to make it easy for guests to embark and disembark at the beach.

The spectacular boarding platforms make getting on and off the boat a breeze no matter what you’re doing, and provide the versatility and stability for all of your water sports needs.

Williams DieselJet 505 SOLAS Testing

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

I always find these kinds of tests very impressive and well worth watching. This time it’s a Williams RIB that is put to the test.

This video shows numerous tests a RIB must pass in order to be approved.

I have more videos of these kind of tests here on RIBs ONLY. Like this ones from GEMINI, Ribeye and Sportis to name a few.

This one is my absolute favourite. It’s a slam tests from a RIB … that never slams: it’s a Rafnar. Awesome video by our member Tom Bettle.

About these tests

SOLAS has been around for some time. The main objective of the SOLAS Convention is to specify minimum standards for the construction, equipment and operation of ships, compatible with their safety.