It may be winter in the UK, but that does not deter those that are passionate about exploring the depths of the ocean, and should you require any assistance in the water, Northern Rib Hire has a fleet of specialised diving support vessels at the ready. This renowned company is one of the leading UK players in the field of hiring out maritime vessels for a variety of activities, diving excursions among them. Those passionate enough to don protective gear and explore our oceans this winter would do well to get in touch with Northern Rib Hire as they have some of the best-equipped vessels ready for the job. Having recently undergone their annual winter upgrades and maintenance, the ribs are all ready to take to the water and assist diving parties who want to make the most of what is left of our winter.

Regular divers will know that the winter season is actually one of the best seasons for diving. As there are far fewer algal blooms in the water due to the fact that the water is colder, this makes visibility exponentially better, which is always a plus on any diving excursion. And although the weather may seem adverse, prevailing winds and strong currents also drive cold, clear water from the heart of the ocean closer to our shores, which is why the water is usually a much brighter, clearer blue during the winter months. Therefore, diving in winter will add a definite “wow” factor to the entire excursion.

Diving enthusiasts will have their pick of some of the best vessels in the business should they contact Northern Rib Hire. Over the past decade, the team has worked with numerous diving companies and completed contracts to satisfaction, having altered and equipped their boats to each specific job requirement.

A spokesperson from Northern Rib Hire said: “We are incredibly proud of what we do here, and our diving support vessels are our pride and joy. In fact, although we do have a range of dive-suitable vessels within our fleet of Ribs and Catamarans, each capable of different jobs in varying conditions, our flagship vessel is actually a diving support vessel.”

Of all the ribs and catamarans in their fleet, Northern Rib Hire’s flagship rib is made for assisting dive crews. The Katabatic was built for purpose and is equipped with a 15 KVA generator, diver wash-down facilities and a 750kg A-frame capable of 4-point mooring. This makes her the obvious choice for any dive team looking to go explore the winter waters around the UK.

Northern Rib Hire is a professional provider for the maritime services industry, based in the city of Lancaster in the North West. With services that can truly be tailored to any job, we pride ourselves on our performance and ability to work with the client to provide solutions for any marine environment. Our fleet of Ribs and catamarans are fully coded, equipped and staffed by professional skippers with a wealth of personal knowledge and experience to draw from. Since its initiation in 2006, it has grown from one man’s dream to a highly professional, forward thinking company with a large and diverse client base. We specialise in numerous fields including but not limited too; Rib Hire, Rib Charter services, Safety Boat Services, Crew Transfers, Marine Security patrols and Ecology Services. For more information on Northern Rib Hire, please visit https://northernribhire.co.uk/.