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26/11/2008 - New Appointments
During Humber’s 50 year boat building history the company has remained at the top of vessel design and production in the UK. Humber’s 2008/2009 expansion programme currently underway includes a reinforced Management structure, ISO registration and expanded site and Commercial facilities.
New Appointments • Commercial Manager
"As Humber’s new Commercial Manager I am extremely pleased to be taking on a new and challenging role within the Industry. I believe I have joined Humber at one of the most exciting points in its extremely successful and long 50 year history. We have just completed work on our ISO 9001-20000 Quality Management System and registration program, our site expansion is progressing well and our current R&D projects are continuing to offer up new and exciting prospects. I am very keen to meet with Humber clients both old and new and would be pleased to arrange a meeting at our head office to view our vessels or discuss current and planned 2009 requirements."
Paul Marsden
Commercial Manager Humber RIBS
paulmarsden@humberboats.co.uk
09/06/2008 - British Antarctic Survey
The latest Humber Destroyer has now arrived safely with the British Antarctic Survey team to compliment their current fleet of Humber Work Boats which are in use for all year round operations by their dive and survey crew.
Our normal build quality is to a standard that allows them to operate in extreme weather conditions with the exception of additional tube reinforcements and cladding to protect the inflation collar from floating ice which can be present in the water.
29/04/2008 - Celtic Voyager
11m Humber/Quinquari Cabin RIB
Sea.fari Adventures (Oban)’s new 11m cabin RIB was launched in bright sunshine with the spectacular setting of Glencoe as a backdrop. The build specification was for a RIB to carry 12 passengers from Easdale to Iona a distance of 33 miles. There was a secondary requirement for the boat to be used as a whale watching platform.
Speed – fitted with twin 300HP Suzukis ‘Celtic Voyager’ cruises at 25 .5 knots/4,000 RPM using 70 litres of fuel per hour. Top speed is 42 knots (guzzling 180 litres of fuel per hour)
Passenger comfort – this is an open sea passage in the Atlantic. Individual stainless steel open framed jockey seats were used. The cabin has an airy oatmeal lining trimmed in cherry. The large picture windows offer excellent views
Practicalities – Passenger boarding at Easdale is via the stern, at Iona it is via the bows. A doorway at the front of the cabin allows easy access through the RIB. Both fore and stern deck offer outside viewpoints whilst whale watching.
Boat electronics – a comprehensive package of duplicate Lowrance GPS/Radars, Icom radios ensure serviceability and back up.
Sea trials are available. Contact Tony Hill tel 01852 300003 or e mail tony@quinquari.co.uk
