Ribco VENOM 45 SC

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

The Ribco VENOM 45 SC Impresses

At this moment in time, the Ribco Venom 45 SC is the flagship model of RIBCO, combining performance, luxury and versatility in a modern design.

With expansive deck areas and a spacious cabin, it integrates comfort with outdoor living space.

Advanced hull design provides seaworthiness, ensuring a smooth, dry and confident ride in varying sea conditions.

It is designed for sheltered cruising and open-air use, balancing privacy with onboard social areas.

Balancing sheltered navigation and open decks, it reflects RIBCO’s design philosophy approach standards.

This video was published on the ribco marine YouTube channel

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SOLAS Standards: What Does a Boat Need to Be Compliant?

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate
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What are SOLAS Requirements

SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) is the main international safety standard for ships.

It sets rules to protect passengers, crew, and vessels at sea. I dedicated many articles to safety for leisure users as well.

SOLAS covers lifesaving equipment, emergency procedures, fire safety, navigation, and rescue operations.

But…

These rules will only apply to RIBs if…

  • it is a passenger ship carrying more than 12 passengers on an international voyage; or
  • it is a RIB carried aboard a SOLAS ship and designated as a Fast Rescue Boat (FRB). In that case, the RIB would need to comply with the International Life-Saving Appliance Code (LSA Code) and associated SOLAS requirements for rescue craft.

The List of the Requirements

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Capelli Tempest 42 Luxury Line RIB

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

Capelli’ s Tempest 42 Promo Video

At 0:06, the outboard engines may appear unusually positioned, but there is no issue.

The helm is equipped with a Yamaha joystick, allowing smooth and precise manoeuvring during docking.

Measuring nearly 13 metres in length and 3,60 metres in beam, the new RIB delivers a strong visual presence and modern innovations.

It introduces features focused on functionality and onboard ergonomics, in line with the Capelli range design philosophy.

The project reflects the Cremona shipyard’s construction standards, combining precision engineering with practical, user-oriented design solutions.

This Tempest 42 features a vacuum-infusion hull, ensuring strength, durability and weight optimisation across the structure.

Modular structural elements enhance layout flexibility, improving usability and onboard space management.

Reinforced airtight buoyancy chambers increase safety, reliability and overall performance at sea.

This video was published on the Cantieri Capelli YouTube channel.

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Southern Pacific Club Electric 490 RIB

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

Southern Pacific Boats in Kiwi Land

Since 1988, Southern Pacific has manufactured inflatable boats in New Zealand designed for local maritime conditions.

The company is currently one of the country’s largest producers of inflatable boats.

It builds vessels that range from small tenders to 14-meter Hypalon-tube craft supplied for coastguard and military contracts internationally.

Its design work draws on decades of maritime experience and covers a range of applications, including patrol operations and recreational use in sheltered and open-water environments.

This video was published on the Boating New Zealand YouTube channel.

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Goldfish Hangout – Spring Cruise 2026

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Goldfish Builds More Than RIBs, It Creates Friendships

Ahead of Norway’s National Day celebrations, the Goldfish community gathered for its inaugural annual Spring Cruise.

More than 100 participants and numerous boats made the journey from Son to Koster, enjoying a memorable day on the water, a communal dinner, and plenty of shared experiences.

The event highlighted the strong spirit that surrounds the community and the enthusiasm of those who make such gatherings possible.

Following the success of this very first edition, anticipation is already building for next year’s Spring Cruise.

Should be awesome to participate.

This video was published on the Goldfish Boat AS YouTube channel.

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