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Tuesday, 28 April 2009 for immediate release
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Hovercraft can reach victims in water, on land, fast flowing rivers, muddy
swamps, and icy lakes where hypothermia can affect victims who fall
through the ice perhaps as a result of global warming. Hovercraft are not
restricted by the tidal mud or tidal streams that prevent boats and jet skis
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from operating due to low tide conditions. These versatile craft handle
water, sand, mud, ice, snow, and any flat surface
As used by the Red Cross - Hov Pod has been brought in to help
Highland rescuers. It will be used in flooded areas, on frozen lochs, sand
bars and mud flats. The vessel Greer, named from Old Scots meaning
watchful or valiant, was unveiled by the Red Cross and is based in
Inverness. Operations director Ian Rideout said: "A big issue for us is
shallow, fast-moving water where we can't launch a boat. The hovercraft
is totally unaffected."
The Hov Pod’s unique advantage is it’s hull design that utilises High
Density Polyethylene – this material has been used in the past in the
construction of F1 crash barriers and artificial joints. HDPE is very light,
strong, impact resistant, and extremely buoyant so makes an ideal
material for hovercraft construction.
Hov Pods are designed for commercial and rescue use, so there are many
safety features included as standard. The sheer versatility of the craft
make them ideal for all manner of applications, such as tenders, rescue
craft, allowing exploration to places other craft and people cannot reach,
such as winter ice-bound island homes, shallow rivers, or deserted islands
surrounded by coral-reefs. With no propeller to disturb marine life, they
are also eco-friendly.
The Hov Pod’s unique hull design utilises High Density Polyethylene – this
material has been used in the past in the construction of F1 crash barriers
and artificial joints. HDPE is very light, very strong and impact resistant,
and extremely buoyant so makes an ideal material for hovercraft
construction.
These versatile craft handle water, sand, mud, ice, snow; any flat surface.
E-mail: sales@hovpod.com
Phone: +44(0)23 8023 1111
Web: www.hovpod.com