The Jordanian Civil Defence have commissioned two Excel Vantage 570 RiB's, custom built to exacting specifications and fitted with a centre console, radar arch and Evinrude 75hp engines as patrol craft for the Dead Sea.

The Government plan to develop the coast as a greater tourist attraction and there are already a number of spa hotels with Watersports and recreational boating on the agenda.

The Dead Sea is the lowest place on Earth, 1059' below sea level with temperatures of 44.5 degrees and the initial launch proved to be a challenge as the original slipway is now 10 meters above the sea level because of evaporation of the densely salinated waters. A beach launch was therefore needed with the assistance of 10 military personnel!  

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	To see the Excel Vantage 570 Rib CLICK HERE..

With the recent introduction of our VANGUARD series designed specifically for search and rescue, what better way to qualify than as a safety and patrol boat for the Olympic Park at London 2012?
 
The Health & Safety Officers will be patrolling the waterways around the Olympic Park in a VANGUARD RS535 powered by an Evinrude E-TEC 30hp outboard, and an Excel Vanguard RS365 with a Vector 15hp as Support Craft for Olympic Park.

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Vanguard RS365 powered with a Vector 15hp	The Vanguard RS535 patrolling the Olympic Park throughout London 2012	The Vanguard RS535 patrolling the Olympic Park throughout London 2012
	At the front line of Olympics 2012 At the front line of health & safety. ... New VANGUARD series of inflatable boats launches into search and rescue market ... more here..
The Excel Vanguard RS535 checking mooring of Gloriana during patrol of the Olympic Waterways		The London 2012 Rescue Boat Speed trials for emergency response

We are delighted to announce that ERT Search & Rescue team have invested in another 2 Excels, this time opting for the new VANGUARD RS430! These boats are an evolution of the XHD models and are geared towards search and rescue, security patrols and lifeguards, prompting excellent feedback from the team.

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Live Rescue demonstration on the River Thames	The Emergency Response Team thanks Excel for continued support	Certificate of Thanks from ERT SAR

ERT-SAR also deployed to Pakistan in 2010 with a dozen Excel XHD535 inflatable boats to help the flood relief efforts and support the authorities there. These heavy-duty inflatable boats have a loading capacity of over 1600kg and can transport up to 12 people! click image for larger view     Flooding was so severe that boats were the only means of transport The Team get ready to move out. Villagers are escorted to safety.

Remember that boat-chase scene in the second instalment of the Johnny English series? Comic genius Rowan Atkinson performs a spectacular pursuit with his trusty sidekick to catch the bad guy who has made his getaway by inflatable boat, powered by a 40hp Vector Outboard!