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Station 5 Durban found a structural problem on the deck of their RIB “MEGAN II” and needed to get it to Cape Town for urgent repairs. SUBTECH kindly put their hand up and at extremely short notice the NSRI volunteer crew handed “MEGAN II” over to the SUBTECH rigging crew. it wasn’t long before MEGAN II was all hooked up and in no time very carefully lifted out the water. After some high flying to clear containers, the team had her onboard the truck and ready for transport to Cape Town for repairs. Thanks SUBTECH!Durban 01 Hooked and ready for lift off.High Flying “MEGAN II” High Flying “MEGAN II”Durban 06 “Megan II” all loaded and ready for her trip to Cape Town.Jimmy of Subtech ( second left) , Eileen, Wendy and Salim of NSRI all smiles Jimmy of Subtech ( second left) , Eileen, Wendy and Salim of NSRI all smiles.
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