Zodiac is the global leader in the manufacture of military and professional RIBS and inflatable boats

Mastering the Elements.

Formed in 1909 as an airship company, Zodiac began repurposing the technology for use in boats as early as 1934, with the development of a 2-seat inflatable kayak. In 1940, Zodiac invents the prototype of the first inflatable boat. Since the 40’s every major development in the inflatable boat and RIB industry has been developed by Zodiac.

Zodiac focuses on creating long lasting relationships by delivering superior products and excellent support service to military, government, and commercial customers. The company emphasizes excellence in all aspects of its operations, with a cultivated spirit for innovation.

The Zodiac Military and Professional Products Division is a comprehensive dedicated business unit for military and professional customers. Autonomous management, dedicated design and engineering teams, commercial networks, and exclusive production facilities ensure consistent product delivery, product quality and the ability to develop custom mission-specific solutions for our most demanding clients.

It’s only natural that our Military and Professional Products division has a true military culture – many of our top management are retired military professional with direct experience with Zodiac product. We understand the importance of utter reliability, the importance of logistics in the solution sets we develop, and the rigorous environments our products must endure.
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About Zodiac Hurricane Technologies

In the early 60's, the Royal National Lifeboat Institute in Great Britain designed the first rigid hulled inflatable boat or RIB. This hybrid craft was developed for high speed, offshore sea and rescue operations. Zodiac continued research and development of this new technology and developed the concept into today's very successful rigid hull inflatable boats.

In 1987, Zodiac SA acquired a majority share in the capital of Zodiac Marine Ltd. and a majority stake in Hurricane Rescue Craft Inc. and formed Zodiac Hurricane Marine Inc. (ZHM). In 1991, Zodiac SA combined its Toronto-based distribution subsidiary (ZIT) with it's manufacturing company in Richmond (ZHM), to form Zodiac Hurricane Technologies Inc. (ZHT). Today, Zodiac Hurricane Technologies is the world's largest manufacturer of professional RIBs.

Utilizing only high grade materials and modern design technologies, durable sea keeping qualities are computer designed to combine aluminum or fiberglass hulls with a versatile inflatable or foam collar. This produces a safer, faster, tougher and more efficient boat that is easier to launch, use and recover than conventional boats, while giving superior stability, buoyancy and protective characteristics.

We have developed these notable special projects for customers worldwide:

Remote controlled 24' - RIB PC crafts for Schreiner Canada
H733 O/B boats for the U.S. Secret Service as Presidential security craft for past U.S. President George Bush at Kennebunkport, Maine.
24' - 733 I/O Special Warfare boats for the U.S. Navy S.E.A.L.s
640 I/O Jet boats used at U.S.C.G. STATION PORT CANAVERAL during Space Shuttle launch and recovery missions in conjunction with NASA security.
550 FI Assault Craft used by the Canadian Military and Special Forces.
733 O/B with special camouflage for U.S. Navy Explosives and Ordinance Disposal (EOD) Teams.
24' - 733 O/B boats for French Special Forces Commandos.
733 I/O Jet boat used for emergency rescue situations at the Philadelphia Airport.
733 O/B Cabin boats used by R.C.M.P. for East Coast patrol/law enforcement.
920 (30' long) Cabin boat used by the Canadian fisheries.
44' long, totally enclosed, twin diesel engine crew boat used by Straights Crossing Ltd.