 Boarding operations are performed by two , waterjet propelled rigid-hulled inflatable boats (RHIB), which carry ten people (a fully equipped, eight-strong boarding party, and two boat crew).The RHIBs are larger and more powerful than the single RHIB aboard a "Fremantle", are capable of operating independently of their mothership, and carry their own communications, navigation, and safety equipment.Each RHIB has a dedicated cradle and davit, the boats can be launched and recovered easily, and a centralised 'dressing room' incorporated into the ship's design has streamlined the deployment and return of personnel.