Professional, Stable & Crew-Operated – Ireland & UK

When your production demands reliable on-water access, smooth camera platforms, or fast repositioning, consequently, you need a partner you can trust. Specifically, Maritime Expert provides commercially coded RIBs with professional crews tailored for film, TV, advertising, and digital media projects. Operating centrally from Athlone on Lough Ree—while simultaneously offering coverage across Ireland’s inland waterways and the UK—we deliver safe, controlled marine logistics that are strictly aligned with the demands of modern production.

Supporting Your Vision On the Water

Undoubtedly, on-water filming comes with unique challenges: changing weather, variable water conditions, and tight shooting windows. However, our crews navigate these environments daily, seamlessly combining marine competence with a deep understanding of production workflows. Whether you are shooting a cinematic sequence, conducting survey passes, capturing drone-to-boat footage, or simply transporting crew, we ensure you get the access, stability, and safety your shoot depends on.

Furthermore, our RIBs provide a fast, stable platform capable of reaching remote or shallow areas quickly. As a result, they serve as ideal vessels for camera operators, grips, sound crews, directors, and drone pilots who require responsive positioning and smooth transitions between shots.

Film & Media Services We Provide

To be specific, our comprehensive range of on-water services includes:

• Camera boat operations: Ensuring stable shooting positions, controlled manoeuvres, and predictable handling.

• Director/crew transport: Facilitating fast movement between locations or units.

• Safety boat cover: Providing integrated standby support for cast and crew on or near the water.

• Location scouting by water: Allowing for efficient exploration of inaccessible shorelines or islands.

• Chase-boat filming: Enabling dynamic sequences, high-speed passes, and moving shots.

• Drone launch & recovery support: Offering a secure platform for aerial teams.

• Equipment movement: managing logistics for shoreline or floating locations.

From commercials and documentaries to social campaigns and streaming productions, our team adapts effortlessly to any scale of project.

Why Maritime Expert?

Ultimately, our value lies in our experience. Beyond just the vessels, our film and media RIB services include:

• Professionally crewed, commercially coded RIBs.

• Crews specifically experienced in both inland and coastal filming environments.

• Excellent local knowledge of Lough Ree and the Shannon system.

• Reliable communications and safety systems.

• The ability to work seamlessly with DOPs, drone teams, marine coordinators & production managers.

• Flexible half-day, full-day, or multi-day bookings.

• In addition, full insurance and compliance for professional operations.

Fundamentally, we understand the pressures of production: tight schedules, safety requirements, and the need for precision. Therefore, our team works quietly, efficiently, and always with a production-friendly mindset so your crew can focus entirely on creativity.

Ready for Your Shoot

From initial scouting through to the final wrap, Maritime Expert provides dependable marine support that keeps your production moving smoothly and safely. In short, whether it’s a small boat unit or a full-scale multi-camera operation, we bring the professionalism and experience your project demands.

Book Maritime Expert for film-ready RIB rental across Ireland & the UK — where safe access meets creative capability.