Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats: Fastboat

Sea Shepherd’s Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs), known as “fast boats”, are vital tools in our direct-action marine conservation efforts. Designed for speed and agility, these versatile vessels allow us to respond rapidly to emerging threats, ensuring the safety and protection of marine wildlife and habitats.

Our fast boats are deployed for a variety of critical tasks. Their speed and maneuverability make them perfect for rapid response missions, enabling Sea Shepherd crews to intercept illegal fishing activities and conduct surveillance in hard-to-reach areas. Whether it’s chasing down poachers or patrolling marine protected zones, our RHIBs are always ready for action.

These boats are also essential for crew swaps and transportation, moving team members between vessels efficiently and safely. This capability allows our larger ships to remain on station without interruption, maintaining constant vigilance in critical marine areas.

In addition, fast boats play a crucial role in retrieving illegal fishing nets that don’t require the power of a larger vessel. Their size and maneuverability enable crews to quickly locate and remove ghost nets and other hazardous fishing gear, preventing the entanglement and death of countless marine animals.