How SOLAS Testing Is Performed
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 SOLAS 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 favorite video short. It’s a slam tests from “a RIB … that never slams”: it’s a Rafnar. Awesome video by our member Tom Bettle.
SOLAS tests have been around for some time.
Its convention aims to specify minimum standards for the construction, equipment, and operation of ships. These standards must be compatible with their safety.
This video was published on the Williams Jet Tenders YouTube channel.
I’ve posted more videos of this British brand should you be interested.
Specs
| Model | Williams DieselJet 505 SOLAS |
| LOA | 5,03 m / 16 ft 5 in |
| Beam | 2,01 m / 6 ft 7 in |
| Dry weight | 1080 kg / 2381 lb |
| Overall height | 1,4 m / 4 ft 6 in, 1,1 m / 3 ft 6 in (in low profile with windscreen folded) |
| Engine | Yanmar 4JH 110 hp diesel |
| Fuel capacity | 68 l / 18 US gal |
| Seating | 8 + 1 persons |
| Maximum speed | 57 km/h / 36 mph |
| Typical fitment | Yachts 30 m+ / 98 ft+ |
Hi Paul
Yes, I saw it too. Perhaps it is not blocking to pass the test. Anyway, that doesn’t look good.
Is the area directly below the self righting bag supposed to open up?