Commercial RIB crew transfer and safety vessels operating alongside an offshore construction ship in heavy weather, providing marine support, personnel transfer, and standby safety services.

Commercial RIB crew transfer vessel operating in rough seas near offshore wind construction infrastructure, supporting safe personnel transfer.

Amphibious commercial RIB crew transfer vessel operating at an offshore wind farm, providing all-weather marine logistics and offshore support services in the UK.

Commercial RIB dive support vessel operating within offshore wind farm, providing marine safety, crew support and exclusion zone management around wind turbine foundations in UK waters.

Aerial view of commercial RIB crew transfer vessels operating alongside a workboat offshore, delivering marine safety cover and personnel transfer support.

CRC own and operate 48 vessels. Our fleet includes a variety of catamarans, cabin Ribs and open Ribs suitable for amphibious, shallow draft, surface supply diving, crew transfer & cable landing applications.

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Who we are

Adaptable commercial vessel charter

The CRC fleet includes a variety of catamarans, cabin Ribs and open Ribs from 3m to 20m including purpose built shallow draft crew transfer Ribs, surface supply dive support vessels, amphibious crew transfer vessels, survey boats, a fleet of guard boats and several safety Ribs. In addition CRC own a large fleet of 7.8m and 8.8m open Ribs. CRC will provide you with the right vessels to meet your exact project requirement with or without crew.

About us

Crew Transfer

Efficient, cost effective shallow draft crew transfer vessels.

Cable Landings

Fleet of vessels ready to support all aspects of cable landings and laying support.

Dive Support Services

Fully equipped IMCA compliant dive boats and a portable scuba replacement pack.

Amphibious Boats

Amphibious vessels, large and small, for traversing both land and sea.

Survey Boats

Shallow draft vessels for inland, inshore and offshore survey.

Commercial RIB charter safety boat operating alongside offshore construction vessel during marine works in the UK

Safety Boat Services

Quick mobilisation, with or without crew. The right safety boat for the job.

Commercial RIB charter guard vessel providing offshore safety support near construction and installation vessel at sea

Guard Boats

Well equipped, highly capable open Ribs and cabin Ribs.

Commercial RIB charter vessel being craned into the water during quay-side marine construction and mobilisation works

Work Boats

Workboat hire services with or without crew. Long or short term projects.

Commercial RIB charter providing on-water logistics and technical support alongside racing yachts during an offshore sailing event.

Film & Media Boats

Registered vendors to the BBC, ITV, Sky & official supplier to the 2012 Olympic Games.

Commercial RIB charter operating in heavy seas alongside a naval warship, providing professional offshore support and high-speed marine operations in UK waters.

Military & Police Boats

Supplier to the Police, Royal Navy, NATO & UK defence research agencies.

Commercial RIB crew transfer vessel underway at speed, providing reliable offshore crew transfer and marine support services for wind farm and marine construction projects.

Cabin Ribs

Wide range of cabin Ribs from 8m to 15m for safety, patrol and crew transfer Ribs.

Floating Pontoons

Several thousand square metres – quick design and installation at any location.

Our values

What we stand for

Our customers require first-rate service, complete professionalism, reliable boats which are safely operated, with contracts delivered on-time and to budget. CRC has earned its unsurpassed reputation and market leading position by embracing these values and making them our own.
CRC provide a wide range of reliable and cost effective vessels including cabin Rib charter, catamarans, shallow draft crew transfer vessels, amphibious crew transfer vessels, dive support vessels, survey boats, safety boat services as well as cable lay support. In addition, CRC charter commercial work boats, guard boats, security boats, as well as, military and police boats to a wide variety of public, private and defence institutions.

Our partners

RWE

We have been working with CRC for a number of years and have been impressed at their ability to provide a diverse fleet of well-maintained shallow draft vessels which have been essential for us to access our most inaccessible turbines. Their professionalism and quick response to urgent requests has increased our productivity and we look forward to strengthening our relationship in the future.

Boskalis

During all four export cables which were floated to shore, Commercial Rib Charter remained versatile and professional to ensure a safe and timely execution. The vessels supplied by your company were always of a very high standard and never failed to meet our client’s expectations and audit requirements. The same can also be said of the personnel involved with CRC, who always acted safely and were willing to go above and beyond their duties to assist.

Dorset Police Authority

We would like to congratulate you on your excellent management of the detail and complexity during the extensive preparations leading up to the Olympic Games and your flawless delivery during the 2012 Games themselves. Keeping so many boats on full operational duty, many with 24 hour availability with a near 100% service level, is a full testament to every aspect of your operation. Well done indeed.

Asso Subsea

We would like to express our sincere thanks for the assistance provided by your team during our operations in Vesterhav. Your team’s cooperation communication, willingness to assist, adaptability to our weather depended schedule and patience have been greatly appreciated and have contributed to the project. It would be a pleasure to work with you again in the future.

SMIT International

Commercial Rib Charter have been a supplier to SMIT International (Scotland) Ltd since 2010, providing marine assistance, vessels and equipment. CRC have consistently provided a high level of service and professionalism and proven to be reliable in a variety of situations and demanding conditions.

VBMS

I felt it appropriate to formally thank your company for the inshore support provided throughout a particularly challenging project. Commercial Rib Charter remained versatile and professional to ensure a safe and timely execution. The vessels supplied by your company were always of a very high standard and never failed to meet our clients expectations and audit requirements. The same can also be said of the personnel involved with CRC, who always acted safely and were willing to go above and beyond their duties to assist. On behalf of the whole project team I would like to thank CRC

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Navigating the Shift: Transitioning from MCA Workboat Code 2 to Code 3

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Amphibious services

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Jack Up Barge Crew Transfers

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Subsea cable shore end landing

CRC specialise in supplying vessels to support the shore end landing during the installation of subsea cables. CRC have assisted with numerous shore end cable landings, including the landmark Viking Link between the UK and Denmark, and have a fleet of multi-role vessels that can support all requirements during operations. There are many factors toContinue reading

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Do you have a commercial or industrial vessel requirement? We operate across all major European ports. Call us now on 01590 607103 or for 24h support call 07979 533722.

A purpose built fleet operating across Europe