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Palfinger Marine / Harding (Austria/Norway)

Fast Rescue Boat (FRB)

Palfinger Marine/Harding Fast Rescue Boats (FRB) are standard on offshore platforms, FPSOs and modern merchant ships. FRBs must reach at least 8 knots and be able to operate in sea states up to 6 m wave height. SOLAS requires a rescue boat on every ship. On offshore units, an additional Fast Rescue Craft (FRC) with 20+ knots is required.

Palfinger Marine / Harding (Austria/Norway) Fast Rescue Boat (FRB)
6-15 Persons, 20+ knots
Capacity
Man-Overboard / Rescue
Medium

Components & Design

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Technical Data

type Fast Rescue Boat (SOLAS)
variant count approx 4
period start year 1990
drive type Outboard / Inboard-Jet
construction GRP or HDPE hull, self-righting, twin outboard or waterjet

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Common failures & inspection points

●Outboard motor start failure from lack of testing
●Hull impact damage from heavy weather launching
●Davit release hook mechanism issues
●Self-righting bladder inflation failure
●Fuel system issues from stale fuel

Service & Maintenance

Engine test weekly. Davit launch/recovery exercise monthly. Hull inspection quarterly. Self-righting system test annually. Fuel system flush if boat unused >3 months.

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Replacement Parts

Palfinger Marine (ehem. Harding). Lead time: 2-6 weeks. Outboard engines: Yamaha/Honda parts widely available.
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