Successful Seawork launch for Zodiac Milpro

It has been designed to appeal to the widest range of professional and military users by offering even greater load carrying and sea-keeping capabilities in the worst conditions.

The new design features an exceptionally strong aluminium hull with sides that are higher than those typical of Zodiac MILPRO RIBs. The hull is enclosed by a new D-shaped inflatable collar that provides the benefits of more usable deck space, while retaining the buoyancy and handling characteristics demanded by RIB users. Because the flat side of the D is reinforced by direct contact with the surface of the aluminium hull, the collar is stronger and more secure in extreme conditions than a conventional round tube.

The SRA 750 nevertheless retains the option of being fitted with a standard round tube, which can be attached quickly and easily. When the boat is fitted with a D-tube, rescue services are likely to be attracted by a diver door that provides access through the side of the hull. When a round collar is fitted, this is substituted by a rapid access door – yet both represent a significant new design feature for the Zodiac MILPRO product range.

Zodiac MILPRO has already received orders from the French navy and professional users based in temperate and higher latitudes who have been particularly positive about the new boat’s strength and performance.

It is available with a choice of inboard or twin outboard engines and Zodiac MILPRO is expecting the SRA-750 to gain acceptance with civil authorities, rescue services and to the offshore energy sector. These will all benefit from new design features that include integrated deck tracks that enable the boat to be quickly and easily reconfigured. Seating can be added or moved to accommodate additional loads or to increase shelter for passengers when operating at speed in extreme sea conditions.