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Boating Business

Ukraine RIB Manufacturers Impacted by Russian Invasion

Brig boats, Ukraine boatbuilder, Rigid Hulled Inflatable

BRIG is one of the biggest manufacturers of rigid-hulled inflatables.

The northeastern region of Ukraine surrounding the city of Kharkiv was one of the areas that felt the immediate effects of yesterday’s Russian invasion. It is home to BRIG, which claims to be the world’s largest manufacturer of RIBs, as well as two other companies in the same industry sector — Grand and Gala.

Ukrainian RIB builder, BRIG is the largest of the three with four different series of boats. Grand makes smaller single-outboard models while Gala offers pleasure and commercial vessels in a range of sizes.

Calls to the BRIG and Grand factories by International Boating Industry were not answered and while it has yet to be confirmed, it seems probable that because of the very fluid situation in the region, which is changing hourly, that operations have been suspended.

Grand Boats, Ukraine, RIBs

Grand also builds rigid hulled inflatable boats in Ukraine.

Owners or employees of these companies or any other marine leisure businesses throughout Ukraine are being asked to provide updates on their situations.

Also be aware that everyone in the global marine industry will be deeply shocked at what has happened in the last 36 hours and will be hoping that you and your families are safe and that an eventual resolution to the crisis will allow you to continue your activities.

Gala boats, Ukraine, Russian Invasion

The global boating industry is concerned for the personnel at Gala boats as well as all citizens of Ukraine.

Article courtesy of International Boating Industry magazine.