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TECHNOLOGY: RIBS & PATROL CRAFT

The RNLI has also introduced a new launch and recovery tractor, designed in conjunction with high- mobility-vehicles specialist Supacat Ltd, speci? cally for use with the Shannon.

It acts as a mobile slipway. Pictured is the Hoylake, UK Shannon class lifeboat being recovered from the sea.

Photo: RNLI/Dave James

Thrustmaster’s patented T-Pod, electric podded

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