THE EAGLE HAS LANDED Skipper interviews Sam Cutajar – the person behind BRIG Marine Ltd – the local representative for BRIG known for its cutting-edge design and precision engineering military aeronautic ribs.
How did BRIG begin?
The Best Sportboat and RIB Award 2020 by
How many ribs does Brig produce each year?
Motorboats & Yachting (UK). It is a long story, but in short, it was about a
The average annual quantity is around 2000
group of Ukrainian graduates and students,
BRIG uses military aeronautic engineering in
during the collapse of the USSR, trying to find
their designs. Can you elaborate why such
their place in life and how they can apply their
engineering makes your ribs stand out from
What is the difference between owning a boat
knowledge in aeronautics in a real business.
the rest?
and a rib?
of little foldable inflatable boats operating
BRIG is built on the principle of obsessive,
Here are four reasons to choose a rigid
within the country. Ukraine does not have many
precise design and production. It is this
inflatable boat to a fibreglass boat.
coastal areas, and the marine culture is not
critical link between design and production
so developed, so, when the company started
that enables BRIG to create innovative
exporting boats, it became apparent that the
manufacturing techniques and optimisation
inflatables are lightweight, which makes
only option is a constant evolution.
of operational efficiencies allowing them to
them very responsive to move around.
produce a premium quality product while
Owners will appreciate how comfortable
achieving a realistic price point to the customer
this style of boat is to dock, which is
which sets them apart from the competition.
complemented by the inflatable sides
Despite their long history on the market, they
If you ask me what word would summarise
that act as the perfect fenders in less than
just started getting acclaimed by the boating
everything about BRIG, I've got an answer for
ideal conditions. An inflatable with a V-hull
industry, and for the right reasons. For now,
you, and it is "efficiency". We are striving to
has optimal water displacement giving the
they've got the Eagle 8 Prix de l'Elegance
be efficient in any activity. And it is the solid
captain a driving experience with more
2019 by Moteur Boat Magazine (France) and
foundation of our success.
control.
items.
In the beginning, it was just a small production
What awards have BRIG designs won to date?
1)
Easy to manoeuvre and safe – Rigid
