Electric drives could transform small craft inshore work

Electric propulsion, particularly for small commercial craft working in harbour settings, is still a big growth area. Jake Frith took a RIB with a 40kW motor for a spin at Ocean Business and chatted to RAD Propulsion’s Dan Hook.

This electric Odyssey RIB provided towing services for various small craft at Ocean Business

Electric propulsion, particularly for small commercial craft working in harbour settings, is still a big growth area. Jake Frith took a RIB with a 40kW motor for a spin at Ocean Business and chatted to RAD Propulsion’s Dan Hook.