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Hov Pod

Press Release

Tuesday, 28 April 2009 for immediate release

Subject: Hovercraft to the rescue

We hope that you can use this press release, images are available onrequest.Hovercraft to the rescueWhile scientists debate whether extreme weather patterns are linked tohuman activities, or due to natural phenomenon, TV and newspaperreports appear to confirm that more people are at risk from majorflooding. Small rescue hovercraft now play an important role to allowrescuers quick access to reach flood victims.Hovercraft have a number of benefits that make them very useful inrescue situations.Unlike rescue boats, hovercraft do not have propellers to snag on wirefences or other obstacles submerged under water. The hovercraft skirtallows the craft to hover at a height to ride over partially submergedobstacles in their way. When response time is critical, hovercraft cantravel from land to water, at speeds of up to 50 mph, to reach victims intime, before they succumb to their injuries. In areas where flooding iswidespread, hovercraft can carry vital supplies, medicines and food, toreach victims in outlying areas.Flood victims are subject to many dangers, and obviously drowningrequires a rapid response – too often rescue and fire departments fail tohave suitable equipment in place until some major tragedy occurs.Hovercraft can reach victims in water, on land, fast flowing rivers, muddyswamps, and icy lakes where hypothermia can affect victims who fallthrough the ice perhaps as a result of global warming. Hovercraft are notrestricted by the tidal mud or tidal streams that prevent boats and jet skis

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from operating due to low tide conditions. These versatile craft handlewater, sand, mud, ice, snow, and any flat surfaceOne hovercraft popular with rescue organisations, as used by the UNWorld Food Program, is the Hov Pod.As used by the

Red Cross -

Hov Pod has been brought in to helpHighland rescuers. It will be used in flooded areas, on frozen lochs, sandbars and mud flats. The vessel Greer, named from Old Scots meaningwatchful or valiant, was unveiled by the Red Cross and is based inInverness. Operations director Ian Rideout said: "A big issue for us isshallow, fast-moving water where we can't launch a boat. The hovercraftis totally unaffected."The Hov Pod’s unique advantage is it’s hull design that utilises HighDensity Polyethylene – this material has been used in the past in theconstruction of F1 crash barriers and artificial joints. HDPE is very light,strong, impact resistant, and extremely buoyant so makes an idealmaterial for hovercraft construction.Hov Pods are designed for commercial and rescue use, so there are manysafety features included as standard. The sheer versatility of the craftmake them ideal for all manner of applications, such as tenders, rescuecraft, allowing exploration to places other craft and people cannot reach,such as winter ice-bound island homes, shallow rivers, or deserted islandssurrounded by coral-reefs. With no propeller to disturb marine life, theyare also eco-friendly.The Hov Pod’s unique hull design utilises High Density Polyethylene – thismaterial has been used in the past in the construction of F1 crash barriersand artificial joints. HDPE is very light, very strong and impact resistant,and extremely buoyant so makes an ideal material for hovercraftconstruction.These versatile craft handle water, sand, mud, ice, snow; any flat surface.Hov Pods seat three adults.

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