Dart Harbour acquires a second Ribeye

Harbour patrol tests its latest acquisition.

The Dart Harbour and Navigation Authority's latest patrol boat was put through her paces at a crime prevention exercise carried out on the River Dart.
The brand new RIB joined forces with other agencies, including the police and customs and excise, to take part in Operation Jetsom at the weekend.
Built by former Dartmouth firm Ribeye, she brings the number of vessels in the Dart Harbour and Navigation Authority's patrol boat fleet to three.
Harbour Master Captain Simon Dowden said: "It is the second RIB we have purchased from Ribeye because we were very pleased with the success of the first."
"It will increase our capabilities for patrolling and servicing the river so we can give our customers a better service and it will improve our response to such things as oil pollution and other incidents."
"It can also be used to enforce speed restrictions on the river."
The new craft, which can reach speeds of 25 knots, will be available for use by the volunteer watch so they do not have to rely on the older launches.
It is equipped with life saving, firefighting and first aid equipment, as well as a radio.
John Wood, sales manager for Ribeye, said: "Ribeye is delighted to hand over the Dart Harbour and Navigation Authority's second patrol boat".

This article appeared in the Dartmouth Chronicle June 14th 2002