Un-Orthodox English Channel crossing support

Un-Orthodox Channel Crossings

Dover Marine Services are perfectly located to advise and assist you in your bid to cross the English Channel.

Using our years of local knowledge, experienced English Channel Ships Master and Skippers. We will help you to plan, execute and escort you in whatever way you wish to make this challenging crossing.

Many crossing attempts have been made with the wrong planning and the wrong kind of support, if any. Resulting in tragedy or trouble with the authorities.

With the strong tides, busy shipping lanes and the French Authorities, don't risk getting in to problems before it's too late!

Dover Marine Services have a range of coded vessels at your disposal to suit your support requirements.

Dover Explorer
Type - Open plan RHIB
Max. Passengers - 12
Cargo capacity - 1000Kgs
Length - 10m
Beam -
Engine - Twin outboards 225hp
Range - 20 miles from safe haven.
Max Speed - 40 knots
Onboard electrical power - Yes
Uses - Escort boat, hi-speed passenger/equipment transfer, camera boat, action boat, Sea Safari.

RIB
Type - Open plan RHIB
Max. Passengers - 7
Cargo capacity - 200Kgs
Length - 6.8m
Beam - 2.2m
Engine - Twin outboard 180hp
Range - Short range.
Max Speed - 30 knots
Uses - Passenger/equipment transfer, camera boat, close action boat, tender to a mother-ship.