French Company Sillinger (Marck Group) showcased the 580 RIB UM for special operations

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Eurosatory 2012
International Land Defence & Security Exhibition
Paris
, France
11 - 15 June 2012
 
Sillinger (Marck Group) at Eurosatory 2012
 
 
Saturday, June 16, 2012, 7:30 PM
 
French Company Sillinger (Marck Group) showcased the 580 RIB UM for special operations
Sillinger, designer and manufacturer of foldable and semi-rigid boats showcased the 580 RIB UM with a Panhard VAP to demonstrate the types of missions the boat is able to fullfil: Namely special operations and reconaissance missions.

The 580 RIB UM is completely versatile: console location, seats, lockers, etc… It can be adjustable according to the specific needs of each mission. Stainless steel structural reinforcements allow to be fitted with many equipment and accessories dedicated to professional and military heavy duty : underdeck fuel tanks up to 200 liters, gun mount, towing mast, etc…. The totally flat deck allows to support 14 people, ideal for troops or heavy and voluminous loads transport. With a deep Vee and large diameter floats, it is a fast, stable and easy navigating boat, efficient whatever the climatic conditions and kinds of operations.
     
Sillinger, designer and manufacturer of foldable and semi-rigid boats showcased the 580 RIB UM with a Panhard VAP to demonstrate the types of missions the boat is able to fullfil: Namely special operations and reconaissance missions.
The Sillinger 580 RIB UM was showcased on a trailer attached to a Panhard VAP special operations vehicle.
     

The floats fabric is made of polyester support inside coated with Neoprene and outside coated with CSM.
This fabric is labeled ORCA 1670 decitex. Hand-made assembly and double cold glue vulcanization by high skilled workforce are performed. An additional strip is glued at the edge of each panel junction as well as a strip inside all assembled parts in order to ensure a perfect watertight quality preventing from any leakage. The outer CSM coating is an elastomer resistant to heat and abrasion in opposition to the fabrics coated with plastomer (PVC).
Thus, Sillinger uses fabrics of very strong resistance to extremely high or low temperatures.

     
Sillinger, designer and manufacturer of foldable and semi-rigid boats showcased the 580 RIB UM with a Panhard VAP to demonstrate the types of missions the boat is able to fullfil: Namely special operations and reconaissance missions.
The Sillinger 580 RIB UM at Eurosatory 2012
     

The hull is made of gel coat and ISO resin stratified with mat and rowing and biaxial fiberglass. Transom and deck are reinforced with CTBX marine plywood core and lamination. Crossing stainless steel beams also strengthen the hull. The deck is self-draining and anti-slip.

The 580 RIB UM has been primarily designed as an intervention boat and is already in use by a number of customers including nations in the Gulf of Guinea where it plays a key role to protect oil rigs and fight against illegal immigration and druck trafficking.

It is also in use by the French Navy commandos in Lorient as well as the French Customs, both units have already expressed some interest in aquiring additional 580 RIB UM.