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Hovercraft refurbishment

By paul • Dec 3rd, 2011

Meridian Marine Ltd have completed the latest hovercraft refurbishment project. The Griffon 2500 has been fully refitted, and is now better than new. It has been refurbished from the hull after a total strip down. It has new engines, new and improved modern skirt, new electrics and has been reengineered for improved weight distribution. These [...]



Videos

By paul • Apr 6th, 2011

Meridian Marine Hovercraft Rental Tiger 12 Hovercraft Rental from Meridian Marine operating as a passenger tourist craft. Wind farm access Tiger 12 Commercial Hovercraft flies to wind farm ladder to drop off passengers.



Hovercraft refurbished

By editor • Mar 4th, 2011

The Tiger 12 has been completely refurbished after its recent contract at Lincs wind farm The craft is available for viewing at HMS Daedalus Gosport where it is presently stored. The Griffon 32 is also undergoing full refurbishment in time for its next contract. Hovercraft Rental are able to provide the only MCA coded craft [...]



Griffon 32 seat Hovercraft

By editor • Mar 4th, 2011

We have added a 32 seat Griffon hovercraft to the fleet. Carrying up to 32 passengers,the craft can be configured for the needs of the operation. With central seating and an aisle either side, roof windows and ample windows the whole length of the craft, this is an airy, roomy and bright vessel. This comfort provides [...]



Vacancies

By editor • Mar 5th, 2010

Hovercraft Rental are recruiting. Hovercraft pilots and landing craft skippers wanted. You need full commercial qualifications and is subject to successful completion of a type approval course for the hovercraft. Please contact for further details. 0870 766 9125 or e-mail info@meridianmarine.co.uk



Landing craft added to fleet

By editor • Feb 24th, 2010

Landing craft added to fleet to support or act independently of the hovercraft. With a draught of only 0.6m, it can operate in shallow waters and beach passengers and cargo.



BWEA conference

By editor • Jan 27th, 2010

At the recent Health and Safety focused BWEA conference, the availability of the hovercraft to assist with risk assessments and health and safety procedures was highlighted. The hovercraft can resolve transport problems where RIBs, crew boats and helicopters cannot access. Taking staff the last mile over the beach instead of difficult transfers allows seamless transport [...]



Hovercraft Rental News

By editor • Nov 13th, 2009

Full Safety Equipment.