Rescue Boat
medium
6 models total
Fast rescue boats and MOB boats per SOLAS.
5 manufacturers · 6 models
Fassmer
2
Fassmer SEL 8.15 Enclosed Lifeboat
37 persons
· Crew Accommodation
· enclosed_lifeboat
Type
enclosed_lifeboat
Length (m)
8.15
Capacity (persons)
37
Compliance
SOLAS_III
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Engine starting battery failure
- Air support system malfunction
- Launching mechanism corrosion
Service: Weekly engine start test; annual battery replacement.
Spare Parts: Ersatzteile über Fassmer oder zugelassene Vertriebspartner. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen.
Fassmer FRB 15 Fast Rescue Boat
6 persons, 30 knots
· Crew Accommodation
· fast_rescue
Type
fast_rescue
Length (m)
4.6
Speed knots
30
Capacity (persons)
6
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Waterjet intake blockage
- Self-righting mechanism corrosion
- Hull delamination
Service: Flush waterjet after every use; inspect self-righting annually.
Spare Parts: Ersatzteile über Fassmer oder zugelassene Vertriebspartner. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen.
Hatecke (Germany)
1
Rescue Boat / Daughter Craft
6-10 Persons
· Man-Overboard / Rescue
Type
Rescue Boat / Daughter Craft (SOLAS)
Size Range
- HRB 6
- HRB 8
- HRB 10
Drive Type
Outboard / Inboard Diesel
Construction
GRP or aluminum hull
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Engine start failure
- Hull damage from handling
- Davit hook issues
- Steering mechanism corrosion
Service: Engine test weekly. Hull inspection quarterly. Davit exercise monthly.
Spare Parts: Hatecke (Drochtersen, Germany). Lead time: 3-6 weeks.
Norsafe / Palfinger Marine (Norway)
1
Rescue Boat Range
6-15 Persons
· Man-Overboard / Rescue
Type
Rescue Boat (SOLAS, Rigid / RIB)
Size Range
- NRB 6
- NRB 10
- NRB 15
Drive Type
Outboard / Inboard-Jet
Construction
GRP hull or RIB (Rigid Inflatable)
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Engine reliability issues from lack of regular testing
- RIB tube deterioration from UV
- Davit hook mechanism corrosion
Service: Engine test weekly. RIB tube pressure check monthly. Davit exercise monthly.
Spare Parts: Norsafe/Palfinger. Lead time: 2-6 weeks.
Palfinger Marine / Harding (Austria/Norway)
1
Fast Rescue Boat (FRB)
6-15 Persons, 20+ knots
· Man-Overboard / Rescue
Type
Fast Rescue Boat (SOLAS)
Size Range
- FRB 15
- FRB 20
- FRB 25
- FRB 30
Drive Type
Outboard / Inboard-Jet
Construction
GRP or HDPE hull, self-righting, twin outboard or waterjet
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: Engine test weekly. Davit launch/recovery exercise monthly. Hull inspection quarterly. Self-righting system test annually. Fuel system flush if boat unused >3 months.
Spare Parts: Palfinger Marine (ehem. Harding). Lead time: 2-6 weeks. Outboard engines: Yamaha/Honda parts widely available.
Viking
1
Viking Norsafe Freefall Lifeboat 7.0
26 persons
· Crew Accommodation
· freefall_lifeboat
Type
freefall_lifeboat
Length (m)
7.0
Capacity (persons)
26
Compliance
SOLAS_III
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Seat harness webbing wear
- Free-fall release hook adjustment
- Canopy seal deterioration
Service: Test release hook quarterly; inspect seat harnesses annually.
Spare Parts: Ersatzteile über Viking oder zugelassene Vertriebspartner. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen.