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News Release from: Eden Engineering | Subject: Metal components
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Metal work is key to maritime safety
Work has begun on a GBP 1 million contract to provide vital components for the latest class of lifeboat used by the RNLI charity.
South West based metal fabrication company, Eden Engineering, has begun work on a GBP 1 million contract to provide vital components for the latest class of lifeboat used by the RNLI charity The contract, which was awarded to Eden by Plymouth's Babcock Marine, includes the fabrication of components such as hand rails, masts and complex stainless steel components for six new lifeboats
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 12 May 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Due for completion in April 2009, the work is being carried out for the new Tamar class vessel.
The Tamar class lifeboat is the RNLI's latest design, gradually replacing the Tyne class.
It is bigger and faster than the Tyne, with a length of 16m and a top speed of 25 knots, enabling the RNLI's volunteer crews to reach those in danger at sea more quickly.
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It can be launched from a slipway or lie afloat.
Eden's components will be fabricated in Saltash, Cornwall, where the company has a 3000m2 purpose-built workshop, complete with laser cutting technology.
According to Eden Engineering Project Manager Daniel Stanley: "We worked on the preproduction Tamar lifeboat in 2004 and have since carried out the same work on the first production vessels currently in use across the UK".
"Naturally, we are delighted to be awarded a contract to work on another six boats".
Stanley adds: "The components we are working on are a vital part of the lifeboat and all of our work has to be of the highest standard because lifesaving volunteers will depend on the reliability and quality of our metal work".
"The Tamar is designed to self-right after capsizing, so our work has to be strong enough to withstand immense pressure".
A project team of four will use a total of 400 metres of aluminium tube for the hand rails alone.
RNLI Tamar lifeboats are currently in operation from bases in Tenby, Padstow, Longhope, Peterhead, Cromer and Barrow.
The six new vessels will be based at RNLI lifeboat stations across the UK and Ireland to help the RNLI volunteer crews continue to save lives at sea.
Peter Richards, Group Managing Director concludes: "Contracts like these are great for Eden as the work allows us to demonstrate our skill and expertise on unique projects and it highlights our capacity to complete the job from our own fully equipped site".
Eden Engineering is part of the Richards Group which also includes John Richards Shopfitters, one of the leading names in the UK shopfitting industry.
Eden specialises in metal work projects ranging from unique architectural components such as stainless steel balustrades and staircases to the complete manufacture and fabrication of interior and exterior store, office, hotel and leisure industry components.
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