Arksen has launched a new division to focus on vessels and technical apparel for professional operators in the commercial and defence sectors.
The new Arksen Pro division is headed by Andrew Whittaker and Jim Mair and will include long-established Ring Powercraft, a company within the group.
The Arksen Pro range includes rigid and inflatable boats from 5 to 13 metres, aluminium cabin vessels from 10 to 20 metres, and larger displacement hull patrol boats designed for extended missions in challenging conditions.
The company recently delivered its first consignment of vessels to a Southeast Asian Navy.
Each vessel incorporates modular architecture, multiple propulsion options, and compatibility with classification standards such as Lloyd’s, RINA or DNV.
“Arksen Pro marks an exciting evolution of our mission,” said Andrew Whittaker, managing director of Arksen Pro.
Arksen Pro marks an exciting evolution of our mission.
Andrew Whittaker
“Our vessels in the leisure sector have always been built to commercial standards, and we are already a major provider of ribs to the whale watching, commercial and defence sectors, so this new division is designed to allow us to better serve these core markets.”
In additon to its growing fleet of vessels, Arksen Pro will introduce a range of custom apparel designed for those working in commercial and defence sectors.
The collection introduces a modular performance clothing system designed to provide a versatile and adaptive technical layering solution.
“Arksen Pro meets the demanding needs of professional marine operators, across the defence and commercial sectors,” said Jim Mair, chief technical officer, Arksen Pro.
“There are ever-changing requirements in these sectors, placing a high value on rapid deployment of assets, autonomy and reliability in the field.”
He added: “As operational costs increase, the importance of minimising downtime is all-important – necessitating vessels that are designed for punishing environments and extensively tested by professional operators.”
