The boats are made of GRP and have a low freeboard to facilitate rescue operations, are self-bailing, have ample deck space, a self-righting system, a sturdy foam-filled fender and are supplied with a diesel inboard motor with water jet propulsion unit or outboard petrol or diesel engines. Our specially developed davits with shock absorbers and tension system for severe weather allows our rescue boats to be launched from a mother ship even in heavy seas.
In accordance with current IMO regulations, all RO-RO Pax vessels must have fast rescue boats with a minimum length of 6 m and a top speed of at least 20 knots. We have boats which fully comply with these requirements and all equipment has been approved in accordance with Solas 1983/96 and subsequent amendments and EC labeled in accordance with the Marine Equipment Directive.







