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| ]'''IB1 class lifeboats''' are ]s serving in the ] ] Inshore Lifeboat (ILB) fleet. Although they are known as the "IB1" at times, they are the |
]'''IB1 class lifeboats''' are ]s serving in the ] ] Inshore Lifeboat (ILB) fleet. Although they are known as the "IB1" at times, they are the latest development of the ] and as such are mainly called the "D-Class" also. | ||
| This class of lifeboat is one of the smallest operated by the RNLI, and they are becoming a common sight at Lifeboat Stations round the coast. Unlike other members of the ILB fleet the IB1 (D-class) does not have a rigid hull, all others with the exception of the Arancia, hovercraft & ALB Tenders are Rigid Inflatable Boats or '''RIBs'''. | This class of lifeboat is one of the smallest operated by the RNLI, and they are becoming a common sight at Lifeboat Stations round the coast. Unlike other members of the ILB fleet the IB1 (D-class) does not have a rigid hull, all others with the exception of the Arancia, hovercraft & ALB Tenders are Rigid Inflatable Boats or '''RIBs'''. | ||
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| D-Class IB1 | |
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| Introduced: | 2004 |
| General characteristics | |
| Length: | 4.9 m |
| Beam: | 2 m |
| Displacement: | 338 kg |
| Construction: | FRC with Hypalon coated polyester collar |
| Engines: | 50 hp Mariner Outboard |
| Speed: | 25 knots |
| Endurance: | 3 hours at top speed |
| Crew: | 3 or 4 |
IB1 class lifeboats are inflatable boats serving in the UK's RNLI Inshore Lifeboat (ILB) fleet. Although they are known as the "IB1" at times, they are the latest development of the D class lifeboat and as such are mainly called the "D-Class" also.
This class of lifeboat is one of the smallest operated by the RNLI, and they are becoming a common sight at Lifeboat Stations round the coast. Unlike other members of the ILB fleet the IB1 (D-class) does not have a rigid hull, all others with the exception of the Arancia, hovercraft & ALB Tenders are Rigid Inflatable Boats or RIBs.
The IB1 normally has a crew of three or 4 and is primarily used for surfer/swimmer incidents as well as assisting in cliff incidents where the casualty is near the water. The very nature of its work requires a swift response, and the IB1 can normally be afloat within five minutes of the pagers going off.
External links
- RNLI Fleet - RNLI Fleet Pages
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