Batteries in RIBs: A positive review

ⒸRS Electric Boats (8)

Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) are obviously at the smaller end of the market for batteries in commercial marine, and one well-known adopter, RS Electric Boats, is confident they are up to the job.

Head of Engineering Alex Middleton spoke to MJ about the company’s use of batteries in their fleet – their performance, any challenges, and the future.

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