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VESSELS

Sub Chapter T Certi? ed tour boat to a customer in New class D0, meaning the hulls are designed speci? cally for po-

England. At 41’, the RIBCRAFT 12.5 is the newest and lar waters and are reinforced to maneuver in ice. The ? rst of largest model in the RIBCRAFT model line. The ultimate the three Arctic tugs, the Michele Foss debut in 2015, and in offshore platform for tour operators, security and patrol op- her ? rst year of operation lead the way in safely pioneering a erations, military applications, and discerning recreational new route across the North Slope, while operating in extreme boaters, the 12.5 combines RIBCRAFT’s signature deep V conditions of ? rst year ice a meter thick. The Denise also re- hull and bow sheer with an extended waterline and generous turned to the far north this summer. The Nicole Foss com- beam. Designed for offshore passages and operations requir- plies with the requirements in the ABS Guide for Building ing large crew and payload capacities, this ? agship model and Classing Vessels Intended to Operate in Polar Waters, offers incredible ? exibility to meet the specialized needs of including ABS A1 standards, SOLAS and Green Passport. every customer. The most recent 12.5, con? gured for pas- She includes two environmentally responsible Caterpillar senger-for-hire operations, was built to United States Coast C280-8 main engines; a Nautican nozzle and rudder system

Guard Sub Chapter T standards for passenger vessels. Deliv- to provide superior bollard pull and maneuverability; and ered to a tour company in New England, the boat will run Reintjes reduction gears. Markey Machinery supplied the whale watching expeditions, sightseeing tours and thrill rides. tow winch. The tug has a bollard pull of 221,000 pounds.

The new 41’ USCG certi? ed vessel can accommodate up to The vessel incorporates several environmentally focused de- 34 guests through the combination of 29 jockey-style pod signs and structural and technological upgrades, including: seats and a large aft bench. Out? tted for adventure tours, this • Elimination of ballast tanks, so there is no chance of

RIBCRAFT 12.5 features an eye catching heavy duty yel- transporting invasive species low Hypalon tube, extended canopy top with an integrated • Holding tanks for black and gray water to permit swim ladder, bow thruster, and a marine head. Powered by operations in no-discharge zones • Hydraulic oil systems compatible with biodegradable oil triple 350HP Mercury Verado outboards, the RIBCRAFT • Energy ef