Public Auction - Talus MB764 Amphibious Tractor and Talus launch trail
| Authority | Department of Infrastructure |
|---|---|
| Date received | 2024-09-24 |
| Outcome | All information sent |
| Outcome date | 2024-09-26 |
| Case ID | 4147245 |
Summary
The requester asked if a Talus MB764 Amphibious Tractor and launch trailer being auctioned were assets purchased by the Department of Infrastructure for aviation emergency RIB launches. The authority confirmed the items are their assets, originally used for Inshore Rescue Boat training and emergency responses, and are now being sold.
Key Facts
- The Talus MB764 Amphibious Tractor and Launch Trailer are assets of the Department of Infrastructure.
- The vehicles are being auctioned by Chrystal's.
- The tractor was first registered in 2012 with approximately 99 hours of use.
- The launch trailer dates from circa 2014.
- The vehicles were used solely for the launch and recovery of the Inshore Rescue Boat during training and emergencies.
Data Disclosed
- 2012
- 99 hours
- 2014
- 2024-09-24
- 2024-09-26
- 4147245
- IM1 2RF
- 01624 686785
Original Request
Are the tractor and trailer referred to in a Chrystals public auction being held this weekend and described here - Talus MB764 Amphibious Tractor First Registered 2012 Approx 99 hours only! Full Service history Talus launch trailer Circa 2014 the tractor and trailer purchased by the public authority for use in launching a rapid response RIB, primarily to be used in the event of aviation emergencies?
Data Tables (1)
Full Response Text
Department of Infrastructure Sea Terminal Building, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2RF
Contact: FOI Response Team Telephone: (01624) 686785 Email: dpo-doi@gov.im
Our ref: 4147245 26 September 2024
Dear ###
We write further to your request, received 24 September 2024, which states:
"Are the tractor and trailer referred to in a Chrystals public auction being held this
weekend and described here - Talus MB764 Amphibious Tractor First Registered 2012
Approx 99 hours only! Full Service history
Talus launch trailer Circa 2014 the tractor and trailer purchased by the public
authority for use in launching a rapid response RIB, primarily to be used in the event
of aviation emergencies?"
Our response to your request is as follows: Information held
The Talus MB764 Amphibious Tractor and the Launch Trailer are the Department of Infrastructure’s assets and are being auctioned by Chrystal’s this weekend. The use of the vehicle was for the sole purpose of launch and recovery of the Inshore Rescue Boat during training exercises and emergency responses.
Please quote the reference number 4147245 in any future communications.
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