Inflatable Boats Collection

Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) fluke with a whale watching boat in the distance, Pico, Azores, Portugal, June 2009

Navy SEALs practice high speed boat cast and recovery
Navy SEALs jump from the high speed boat to the tied off inflatable boat small (IBS) and then into the water during cast and recovery operations in Pearl Harbor in Oahu, Hawaii in 1996

Marines in an inflatable boat head towards USS New York
Atlantic Ocean, January 31, 2012 - Sailors and Marines embarked aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York head toward the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Laramie

Packraft on the banks of the Charley River, Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve, Alaska, USA
Packraft on the banks of the Charley River, sun going down behind ridge in background, Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve; Alaska, United States of America

Speed: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Speed - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Speed is a great asset; but its greater when its combined with quickness. ~ Ty Cobb

Navy SEALs hold an inflatable boat over their heads as the instructor shouts commands
In this silhouette, a Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL (BUD/S) training first phase instructor barks commands over his megaphone to the standing boat crew to hold the Inflatable Boat Small (IBS)

A MK-V Special Operations Craft tied pierside manned and loaded with combat rubber
A MK-V Special Operations Craft (SOC) tied pierside manned and loaded with combat rubber raiding craft, SEAL operators and combatant crewman getting ready to get underway

An unmanned rigid-hull inflatable boat on the James River in Newport News, Virginia
August 14, 2014 - An unmanned seven-meter rigid-hull inflatable boat operates autonomously on the James River in Newport News, Virginia

Dry Deck Shelter operators retrieve a deflating combat rubber raiding craft
Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) operators use the buoy and winch line to retrieve a deflating combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC) from the surface

Dry Deck Shelter operators retrieve a combat rubber raiding craft
Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) operators have retrieved a combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC), cargo strapped it down on the DDS track and cradle system

Navy SEALs disconnect the harness holding down a Combat Rubber Raiding Craft
Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) operators, on deck of an underway submarine, begin to disconnect the harness holding down the Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRC)

An inflatable boat travels alongside dolphins in the Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean, January 30, 2012 - Rigid-hull inflatable boats from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS James E

Sailors in a rigid-hull inflatable boat conduct boat operations
Pacific Ocean, April 22, 2013 - Sailors in a rigid-hull inflatable boat conduct boat operations during a man-overboard drill aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson

U. S. Navy SEAL candidates participate in Hell Week
August 13, 2010 - U.S. Navy SEAL candidates participate in Hell Week at the Naval Special Warfare Center at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado

A litter is lowered from a SH-60B helicopter during a medical evacuation
Yellow Sea, April 6, 2010 - Personnel from an SH-60B helicopter lower a litter during a medical evacuation training exercise

Basic Underwater Demolition / SEAL students participate in a surf passage training exercise
October 27, 2010 - Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) students participate in a surf passage training exercise at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado

Philippine Marines assault a beach
October 29, 2005 - Philippine Marines assault a beach at Marine Base Ternate during a simulated amphibious assault

Sailors release lines from a rigid hull inflatable boat
Arabian Gulf, January 28, 2011 - Sailors release lines from a rigid hull inflatable boat during a man overboard drill aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln

Gathered concentrated oil burns during a controlled oil fire in the Gulf of Mexico
Venice, Louisiana, May 5, 2010 - Gathered concentrated oil burns during a controlled oil fire in the Gulf of Mexico. The U.S

Crewmen disconnect the cargo straps from the combat rubber raiding craft on the dry
An above view of the Dry Deck Shelter deck captain and crewman disconnecting cargo straps from the combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC) tied down onto the Dry Deck Shelter (DDS)

Students in Navy SEALs qualification training navigate the surf off the cost of Coronado
Coronado, California, October 28, 2010 - Students in Navy SEALs qualification training navigate the surf off the coast of Coronado during a maritime operations training exercise

Dry Deck Shelter rewmen release the hold down straps from an inflating Combat Rubber
Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) deck crewmen release the hold down straps from a slowly inflating Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRC) as it rises from the DDS cradle below. Other deck crewman

Sailors execute rescue operations in a rigid-hull inflatable boat
Mediterranean Sea, October 1, 2013 - Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burk-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) execute rescue operations in a rigid-hull inflatable boat during a man

An Italian visit, board, search and seizure team returns to the Italian navy offshore
Mediterranean Sea, May 28, 2010 - An Italian visit, board, search and seizure team returns to the Italian navy offshore patrol vessel ITS Comandante Foscari (P-493)

Members of the U. S. Coast Guard law enforcement head towards the USS Farragut
March 31, 2010 - Members of a U.S. Coast Guard law enforcement detachment and a visit, board, search and seizure team head back to the guided missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG-99)

Ships and Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats assemble in formation
Gulf of Oman, May 6, 2004 - Ships and Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats assemble in a formation for a photo exercise

The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy
Manila, Philippines, May 23, 2006 - The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy sits anchored off of the coast of Philippine capitol of Manila

Special operations forces combat diver transits the water armed with an assault rifle

A Portuguese navy team in an inflatable boat leaves Portuguese navy frigat NRP Bartolomeu
Mediterranean Sea, May 27, 2010 - A Portuguese navy visit, board, search and seizure team in a rigid-hull inflatable boat leaves Portuguese navy frigate NRP Bartolomeu Dias (F-333)

Personnel in an inflatable boat cruise alongside USS Gettysburg
Gulf of Aden, June 2, 2009 - Members of the visit, board, search and seizure team from the guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG-64) and members of U.S

Sailors conducting small boat training in a 25-foot over-the-horizon boat
Atlantic Ocean, July 10, 2009 - Sailors conduct small boat training in a 25-foot over-the-horizon boat

A combat rubber raiding craft tied down onto the dry deck shelter of USS Kamehameha
View from above of a combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC) tied down onto the Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) cradle system while the track

SEALS aboard a rigid-hull inflatable boat
Key West, Florida, April 28, 2009 - A Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewman (SWCC) navigates a rigid-hull inflatable boat while SEALs from a West Coast based SEAL team board a yacht for a scene in

Sailors in a rigid-hull inflatable approach USNS Invincible
Arabian Sea, November 21, 2012 - Sailors in a rigid-hull inflatable approach the Military Sealift Command missile range instrumentation ship USNS Invincible (T-AGM 24) to conduct a personnel transfer

A U. S. Navy frogman team helps in the recovery of the Gemini-Titan 4 spacecraft
June 7, 1965 - A United States Navy frogman team participates in the recovery of the Gemini-Titan 4 spacecraft. The USS Wasp was the prime recovery ship for the Gemini-4 mission

Dry Deck Shelter operators winch down a combat rubber raiding craft
Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) operators winch down a combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC) from the surface and it deflates as it is pulled down to the track

Navy Seals combat swimmers sitting in a combat rubber raiding craft, Oahu, Hawaii
Two pairs of SEAL Team THREE (ST-3) combat swimmers sitting in a combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC) dawn their face mask and prepare to go on bag for two minutes to breath out all the nitrogen in

Women workers building assault boats for U. S. Marine Corps
Women workers building assault boats for U.S. Marine Corps. circa December 1941

France, Gorges du Tarn, three water-rafting boats full of rowers in the river, elevated view

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"Inflatable Boats: Versatile, Reliable, and Adventure-Ready" A majestic sight unfolds as a Sperm whale's fluke breaks the surface, with a whale watching boat in the distance - an inflatable vessel that brings us closer to nature's wonders. Navy SEALs showcase their precision and agility during high-speed boat cast and recovery exercises, proving that they can not just for leisure but also for elite military operations. Fearless Marines navigate through choppy waters towards the mighty USS New York on an inflatable boat, exemplifying the versatility of these vessels in maritime missions. On the serene banks of Charley River in Alaska's Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve, adventurers embark on thrilling journeys using packrafts - compact yet sturdy inflatable boats designed for wilderness exploration. Speed is not just about velocity; it symbolizes determination and drive. An inspirational quote reminds us that our they are take us places we've only dreamed of reaching before. The MK-V Special Operations Craft stands ready at the pier, manned by skilled operators who rely on combat rubber inflatables to execute covert missions with stealth and precision. Along Virginia's James River, an unmanned rigid-hull inflatable boat glides effortlessly through calm waters - a testament to both its durability and ease of use. In challenging situations where time is critical, Dry Deck Shelter operators swiftly retrieve deflating combat rubber raiding crafts without compromising their mission objectives or safety protocols. Navy SEALs demonstrate their expertise as they skillfully retrieve a combat rubber raiding craft from beneath a dry deck shelter - teamwork at its finest even under intense pressure. With unwavering focus and determination, Navy SEALs disconnect harnesses holding down Combat Rubber Raiding Crafts before embarking on daring missions where every second counts.