Rhino Marine Blog

The Rhino 590 EHD nr 35 to 37 are immediately available.

noreply@blogger.com (Luc Herman) — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 11:49:00 +0000

We have three Rhino 590 EHD - numbers 35 to 37 - immediately available.

The Rhino 590 EHD is currently our best-seller and is a real heavy duty work machine.
Interested?
Contact us. First come, first served!

The Rhino 900 - Military Patrol Boat - a work in progress! / Le Rhino 900 - Bateau de patrouille militaire - un travail en cours!

noreply@blogger.com (Luc Herman) — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 08:38:00 +0000

Our prototype of the Rhino 900 Military Patrol Boat is taking shape.
Notre prototype du Rhino 900 - bateau de patrouille militaire - prend forme.

The hull is near completion and, after fitting of the two jet intakes, we will turn the boat over ready for installation of the deck and top structure.
See the pictures below taken at various steps of the process.
Frames were clamped into position using our custom built jig, after which the stringers were installed.

La coque est quasi terminée et , après assemblage des entrées pour les deux jets, nous allons tourner le bateau pour installation du pont et de la superstructure.
Voyez ci-dessous, les photos prises lors des différentes étapes de l'assemblage.
Les trames ont été serrées en position à l'aide de notre gabarit fait sur mesure, après quoi les longerons ont été installés.

Then the hull and chines have been installed.
Ensuite la coque et les bouchains...

And finally the jet intakes are being fitted.
Et finalement les prises d'eau des jets sont positionnées.

Next step: the turn-over.
Stay in touch, it's becoming an exiting time.
If you have any interest in such a boat, please do not hesitate to contact us: info@rhinomarineboats.com

Etape suivante: le retournement.
Restez en contact, cela devient excitant.
Si vous êtes intéressé par un tel bateau, n'hésitez pas à nous contacter: info@rhinomarineboats.com

New Rhino craft brochure

noreply@blogger.com (Luc Herman) — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 19:53:00 +0000

We have published a new release of our brochure with new exciting models:

The Rhino 590 GP that has been entirely redesigned.


The new Rhino 590 GP - our general purpose model.

The Rhino 800, our longuest narrow-beam with an easily removable 230L fuel tank.

The Rhino 800 with her narrow beam: 2.32m

The Rhino 1050 initially designed as a crew transfer boat but that is also perfect as a Scuba Replacement Boat.

Rhino 1050 in her crew transfer boat version.

You can download the brochure here.

Our Rhino 690 Inboard Diesel went on sea trial

noreply@blogger.com (Luc Herman) — Sat, 05 May 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Our latest Rhino 690 went on sea-trial after we added some spray rails.
The result is great: an increased speed with a peak at 23.6 knots per hour.

Watch a video presentation of the boat :

A full video showing you how well the spray rails are handling wave chop:

The boat is for sale and immediately available.
Please for more information.

Wale Marine and Rhino Marine are designing a militarised Rhino 900 on request of the Brazilian marine...

noreply@blogger.com (Luc Herman) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:23:00 +0000

Propelled by twin mid-mounted 440Hp Yanmar engines with Ultrajet 305 jet drives, our new militarized craft will cruise at an estimated speed of 35 to 40 knots.
With our rigid pontoons filled with polystyrene, the craft will not be stopped by bullets and will be almost unsinkable.
So,... Pirates and smugglers beware!

Robust bow step for fast boarding

Three machine guns stands astern and two on the bow.

Plenty of deck space for the intervention commando.

Hull designed for fast and dry sailing.

Interested? Contact us

Rhino 590 in stock - Sorry but they are SOLD now.

noreply@blogger.com (Luc Herman) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:56:00 +0000

Good day.
We ~~have~~ HAD two Rhino 590 but they are SOLD now but we will happily build you new ones.
Do not hesitate to contact us .

Rhino 590 almost ready and waiting for you

noreply@blogger.com (Luc Herman) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 08:24:00 +0000

Good day.
We have two Rhino 590 which are almost ready and waiting for you.

They are far more than an RIB:
Robust, Rigid and Reliable!
Do not hesitate to contact us for further information.

Luc

Our Rhino 690 goes for a trial this weekend.

noreply@blogger.com (Luc Herman) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:01:00 +0000

Our new craft, the Rhino 690, is going to for a trial.
For the boat specifications, click HERE

I will keep you posted...

Ready to go for the trial...

The console with all the instruments

The filling cap integrated to the jockey seat/console

The engine hatches - Note the jockey seat lifted up for ease of access.

The stern with the ultrajet 251 jet drive...

Come and visit Rhino Craft during Promote 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Luc Herman) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:06:00 +0000

Good day.
I will be at the PROMOTE 2011 International Trade show from the 3rd until the 11th of December.
Come and visit me!

Rhino Craft - Robust, Rigid and Reliable - Far more than an RIB

noreply@blogger.com (Luc Herman) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:04:00 +0000

At the occasion of our coming participation to PROMOTE 2011, a trade show in Yaounde - Cameroon, we have launched a new campaign :

Far more than an RIB!

Rhino Craft - Robust, Rigid and Reliable
Far more than an RIB

Our new Rhino Craft : the Rhino 690

noreply@blogger.com (Luc Herman) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:41:00 +0000

The Rhino 690 is our latest addition to the range and our first model is currently being build.
As you can see, the boat's structure is already done.
It will soon be carried from Pretoria to Cape Town to receive its inboard diesel motor and Ultrajet drive.
We will carry out sea trials sometime in December.
I will confirm the date in due time.

Our new Rhino 690 is looking GREAT.

The newly designed hull of the Rhino 690

Ready to receive the Ultrajet

Our page in the South African Boatbuilding Industry Guide 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Luc Herman) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 10:13:00 +0000

The new South African boatbuilding Industry Guide 2012 is OUT now and we are IN.

Click on the image below to get the High Definition pdf file (1.8 Mb).

For a Low Definition version (254Kb), click HERE
Enjoy the reading...

Rhino 950 Scuba Replacement Boat - Sea trial

noreply@blogger.com (Luc Herman) — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:30:00 +0000

The new Rhino 950 Scuba Replacement boat Built by Wale Marine for SMIT Subsea went on sea trial on Monday.

Great performances and maneuverability qualify this new craft.

The craft has reached:

22 knots in light ship conditions,
16 knots with 1500 Kg load and 6 crew members on board,
10 knots with 3000 Kg and 6 crew members on board.

Watch the video...

Wale Marine's latest Rhino 950 SRP after sandblasting

noreply@blogger.com (Luc) — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:37:00 +0000

Ready to receive the Ultra Jet 305 jet-drive

The building of the boat is on schedule...
At the time of publication, the Jet drive has already been installed and the motor's chamber is getting ready.
In less than two weeks, our latest baby goes out for a sea trial...

Exciting time to come.

Smit Subsea can't wait for receiving it.
It will give the team so much freedom of movement when operating on offshore sites.
This magnificent HPDE boat will have soon many siblings.

Here will come the SRP system

This magnificent HPDE boat will have soon many siblings.

Opening in the pontoon for the Dive ladder

I wish my forehead was as robust...

The chamber for the 295 HP Steyr Marine Diesel

Aluminium Hatch to be...

About Rhino Marine...

noreply@blogger.com (Luc) — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 10:52:00 +0000

Rhino Marine Products (Pty) Ltd, a Cape town based company manufactures HPDE boats as a more stronger and durable replacement for conventional RIB's, Aluminium and GRP hull work boats since 2003.

It all started after Wale Marine cc, its sister company, was approached by M&R to develop such boats.

After conducting sufficient research into HDPE and the welding thereof, the first 5.9 m Rhino boat was fabricated in 2003 and was a great success. Since then we have constantly been improving our hull designs, fabrication processes and capacity. Rhino Marine now has fabrication plants in both Johannesburg and Cape Town, with our head offices being based in Cape Town.
We now have a set of proven hull designs and drive systems which are marketed, fabricated and sold as Rhino Marine Products.
Through our sister company, Wale Marine cc, we are constantly investing in R&D and developing new prototypes that our target markets may require. Wale Marine cc is a well-established engineering corporation operating since 1985 with a dedicated team of engineers who develop all our prototype boats. Once the prototypes have been tried and tested, they are then marketed and sold as Rhino Marine Products. Our models currently include work boats, personnel transfer boats, Scuba Replacement Boats and HDPE Barges. We are busy investigating bringing out a fast rescue boat range, and are capable and happy to develop customized boats for operations that so require.

Over the years we have developed good relations with top naval architect companies, marine motor agents and many suppliers of marine equipment relating to our industry in order to supply top quality HDPE boats at competitive prices. We have also developed good relations with our shipping agents as our boats are mostly fabricated for export, and thus have also developed a good understanding and experience in the transport/shipping of our boats to various parts of the world.

Rhino Marine is a member of the South African Boat Building Export Council (SABBEX) which allows for us to travel to various parts of the world in order to conduct marketing and research which ensures that we maintain awareness relating to our markets latest requirements. We have also developed boats with the South African Marine Safety Authority (SAMSA) which ensures that we maintain the necessary safety requirements pertaining to our boats.

SMIT SUBSEA – 950 JET BOAT

noreply@blogger.com (Luc) — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 10:51:00 +0000

Our sister company, Wale Marine, is currently developing a 9.5m Rhino Boat fitted with a 295HP Steyr Marine inboard diesel motor and 305 Ultra Jet Drive for SMIT Subsea.

The boat is to be used for SCUBA replacement diving operations and it will be supplied completely kitted out with hull modifications for dive operations, electrical system with UPS, Genset & Power Sockets, Safety equipment and certification.
Trials on the completed boat will be carried within the year and once proven successful the 950 Jet Boat will become an official Rhino Marine model.

RIBRENTAL SCUBA REPLACEMENT BOAT – RHINO 850 JET

noreply@blogger.com (Luc) — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:38:00 +0000

We have recently fabricated an 8.5m Rhino Boat fitted with a 164 HP Steyr Marine inboard diesel motor and Alamarine Jet Drive. The boat was fully kitted out with the necessary modifications to carry out SRP dive operations off-shore. Some of the modifications included: pontoon cut out & dive ladder system, stainless steel SAT frame, stainless steel portal structure with canvass canopy, dual battery electrical system and electronic equipment.

Scuba diving ladder...

The clients came down for field trials which were carried out in Cape Town and operation of the boat was to their satisfaction. The Rhino 850 Jet Boat will be stationed on a mother vessel of the West Coast of Africa and will be used for various dive operations relating to the off shore oil and gas industry.

SBM DYNAMIC INSTALLER – RHINO 590 EHD

noreply@blogger.com (Luc) — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:32:00 +0000

The Rhino 590 EHD

We recently supplied SBM with a Rhino 590 EHD for use as a workboat/small personnel carrier which is stationed on their vessel the Dynamic Installer. One of the bow bollards had been damaged in operation and we therefore sent one of our technicians to complete the necessary repairs onboard the Dynamic Installer while in transit between Ghana and Equatorial Guinea. Not only was the repair work carried out, but our technician provided HDPE welding training to the crew on board and we supplied them with welding equipment and material so that they can now do all their repairs and additions to their Rhino Boat themselves on site. Rhino Marine offers the service of supplying HDPE welding equipment, material and training on site/on board the client’s mother vessels so that their crew can do any repairs or additions to their Rhino boat that may be required.

EM BOUY EMERGENCY REPAIR – RHINO 590 EHD

noreply@blogger.com (Luc) — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:20:00 +0000

We have supplied a Rhino 590 EHD to be used as the workboat for the EM BOUY Emergency repair operation engineered in 2010 by Wale Marine, our sister company.

See the boat in action:

In 2000 PetroSA / Mossgas installed the 55 m high EM control buoy together with its 2000 Te gravity base in the exposed southern ocean some 100 km off the southern tip of Africa.

10 years later after being incessantly battered by the fatigue loading caused by the seas that pass these exposed environments it was identified in a sub-sea survey that the head of the shackle pin on one of the three tethers had sheared off and was migrating outward endangering the installation, and on a second tether the hanger was cracked.
Rhino Marine’s sister company, Wale Marine, were commissioned by Petro SA and Cape Diving to engineer an emergency solution to rectify this precarious situation that could be implemented in the winter months when the heavy seas prevail. These works would need to be executed from their small SOV (converted AHT) which had a saturation and air diving spread on board.
The operations to be carried out required a tough work boat that could operate in these harsh conditions. We supplied a Rhino 590 EHD to be used as the workboat for these operations and it proved to be an extremely valuable asset in completing the job successfully. Feedback from the crew operating the boat was only positive and they had they quoted that a conventional RIB, aluminium hull and GRP hull work boat would have struggled to carry out the job in the successful manner that the Rhino did.