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volunteer and expert teams. Their shallow draught and near-indestructible hull offers peace of mind while negotiating debris and submerged obstacles. Again, the Sentinel flood rescue vessels come in a range of configurations to suit different water rescue, recovery, and patient treatment needs. Common across the entire vessel range is HDPE’s unique duty of care properties. The combination of skilled design and HDPE’s shock-absorbing, vibration-dampening material means the vessels can achieve maximum speed with minimal personnel fatigue. What is HDPE? HDPE is a thermoplastic polymer. It outperforms alternative alloy or composite watercraft materials: • Personnel safety: superior impact and vibration absorption reducing personnel fatigue • Incredibly durable and impact-resistant • Positive buoyancy offering premium stability • No corrosion, electrolysis, or delamination, even with prolonged exposure to water, sunlight, or long storage periods • UV-stable and fouling-resistant • In-situ repairs with no hot works required • Lasts up to four times longer than alternative materials with comparable gross weight • Low carbon footprint and fully recyclable Extreme origins HDPE’s combination of safety, durability and performance made the vessels
perfect for emergency and defence use cases. The Sentinel range is a natural evolution from PFG and One2three’s decades of experience pioneering hardy HDPE products and workboats for harsh Southern Ocean fisheries. The company was born out of a need for environment-resisting fish pens for the then-developing 1980s Tasmanian salmon industry. Right from the beginning, PFG’s focus on reliability and quality has been unwavering. When products must withstand the elements – and workers come home safely – failure is simply not an option. Beyond workboats and fish farms, PFG has today grown to become the largest supplier of aquaculture and marine industry products in Australia. The award- winning company also produces solutions for industrial clients, including agriculture, mining, and civil works. “All along, PFG’s focus has always been on working with customers to understand and solve challenges, ensuring every product is fit-for-purpose,” says Mr Inches. “Bespoke
design and uncompromising quality are part of our DNA.” Strengthened sovereign capacity The evolution of this tried and tested material for defence, security and emergency applications adds momentum to an already exciting new era for Australia. “Our expanding national sovereign defence capabilities, including maximising Australian Industry Content are strengthened by the local ability to produce tactical vessels, bringing together the best of technology with our innate knowledge of Australian conditions,” explains Mr Inches. PFG’s next horizon is to further integrate autonomous technology and artificial intelligence, ensuring Australian-made vessels remain world-leaders in safety, performance, and intelligence. PFG is proud to be a supporter of Legacy, proud to be a Supporter of Veterans Employment and proud to be contributing to developing Australia’s defence capability. Images supplied courtesy of PFG Group
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