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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 Viking Norsafe Freefall Lifeboat 7.0
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.