Mark II
The E Class Mark II is intended to replace the Mark I after the 2012 London Olympics. They again have a maximum speed of 40 Knots, have a crew of 2-5 people in ergonomically designed seats whilst having a larger deck area for casualties.
The first boat, Hurley Burly, has been on station at Tower since Autumn 2011 whilst two more Dougie and Donna B and Brawn Challenge will operate between Chiswick and Tower in early 2012.
| Op. No. | Name | In service | Principal Station | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-07 | Hurley Burly | 2011–present | Tower | |
| E-08 | Dougie and Donna B | 2012-present | Chiswick | |
| E-09 | Brawn Challenge | 2012- | Relief fleet |
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