(Pic above: Rigid Inflatable Boat/RIB X2K Interceptor)
Indonesian-based PT Lundin Industry Invest has been producing a striking designs for speed boat both for Military and civil purpose. Malaysian and Singaporean Navy have ordered 24 units of the RIB X2K Interceptor produced by this company, which is surprisingly based in a small town called Banyuwangi…a 30 minutes boat ride from Bali Island. Oh hey..RIB stands for Rigid Inflatable Boat.
This boat can reach the speed of 110 km/hour with, cruise power up to 250 mile. Some European countries, and middle east countries have also ordered this, for military purpose.
Popularity: 3% [?]
See this page to get a close and personal of the people behind this company.
http://www.northseaboats.com/about_nsb.htm
Cool!!
more info (in Bahasa Indonesia) please visit http://indonesiaproud.wordpress.com/2009/12/05/kapal-patroli-rib-produksi-indonesia-diminati-negeri-jiran/
keren blognya!