ROAM Boats debuts at Seawork 2026

ROAM Boats is currently showcasing the RX Beachlander 8 and Inflatable Landing Craft (ILC) at Seawork 2026 in Southampton, bringing two of its most versatile craft to one of Europe’s largest on-water commercial marine exhibitions.

Designed for demanding professional, military, expedition and superyacht operations, both vessels demonstrate ROAM’s focus on practical design, operational flexibility and reliable performance in challenging environments.

The RX Beachlander 8 is a purpose-built aluminium landing and utility craft developed for rapid personnel transfer, beach operations, patrol duties and tender applications. With an 8-metre hull, CE Category B certification and capacity for up to eight passengers plus two crew, the Beachlander combines robust construction with excellent seakeeping characteristics and a dedicated bow landing platform for efficient shore access. The vessel's foam-filled collar system provides additional buoyancy and impact protection, while its fully welded marine-grade aluminium hull is engineered for intensive professional use.

Further showcasing its capabilities, the RX Beachlander took centre stage at Speed on the Isle of Wight, where visitors and industry professionals saw the vessel in action, experiencing firsthand its impressive speed and manoeuvrability.

Alongside the RX Beachlander, ROAM will be presenting its Inflatable Landing Craft (ILC), a highly portable drop-stitch inflatable platform designed for rapid deployment and operations in remote or infrastructure-limited environments. The 5.5-metre craft features a reinforced bow ramp for efficient loading and unloading of personnel, vehicles and equipment, while maintaining a compact footprint for transport and storage. The craft inflates and deflates in 10 minutes using diving tanks and packs into a compact 3 x 1 m bag. Built using military-grade materials and designed for demanding operational use, the ILC offers a practical solution for beach landings, utility work and expedition support.

"Both the RX Beachlander and the Inflatable Landing Craft have been developed around the same principle - providing operators with practical, dependable platforms that can perform where conventional craft often cannot," explains Josh Richardson, CEO of ROAM. "Seawork provides an excellent opportunity to demonstrate how these vessels can support a wide range of professional and specialist applications."

Visitors attending Seawork are invited to meet the ROAM team on berths VA27 and VA28 to discuss operational requirements, vessel capabilities and customisation options across the range.