Big Rib on a Big Boat

[Keith Hart]

I've just been watching this boat sailing into the Moray Firth, it looks as if it's heading to Invergordon (Cromarty Firth). I think it's a HM Customs boat, just take a peek at that serious looking RIB on board!

The boat was about 5 miles away when I took the shot and it was a bit hazy but I think you can see what I mean.

Keith Hart
(Supposed to be working in my office)

[Starovich]

you could look it up here Live Ships Map - AIS - Vessel Traffic and Positions

[Maximus]

BIG? Crickey!... That thing looks Bloody Massive...'Giant' Delta?

[Keith Hart]

Yes Starovich I tried that but unfortunatley whoever operates it in the Moray Firth area is not always online.

I saw it going out about an hour ago.

Keith Hart

[BruceB]

Is that not fishery protection?

[captnjack]

Originally Posted by BruceB

Is that not fishery protection?

Are they a sub-department of military intelligence?

[dubrus]

it is the fishery protection yes and that boat (or one very like it) normally sits in greenock when not in operation.

i think it is a 7.5m delta with twin yamaha 4 strokes, i can't remember exacty but it is that ball park.

cheers

[Kraken999]

Tis FPV Minna.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scottis...tection_Agency

[ADI]

I think it's MPV Jura, Belongs to Marine Scotland, fisheries protection. The RIB may be a Halmatic Pacific with Yanmar or Volvo inboards. I've seen these Ribs at A boatyard in Edinburgh getting engine and tubes repaired.

[wavelength]

Hi Keith
nice to see the brackets are back!
(for those who have been here long enuff to remember!)