Rescue Boat
medium
Fast rescue boats and MOB boats per SOLAS.
Known Models (6)
Fassmer 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:
- • Engine starting battery failure
- • Air support system malfunction
- • Launching mechanism corrosion
Service: Weekly engine start test; annual battery replacement.
Spares: Ersatzteile über Fassmer oder zugelassene Vertriebspartner. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen.
Fassmer 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:
- • Waterjet intake blockage
- • Self-righting mechanism corrosion
- • Hull delamination
Service: Flush waterjet after every use; inspect self-righting annually.
Spares: Ersatzteile über Fassmer oder zugelassene Vertriebspartner. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen.
Hatecke (Germany) Rescue Boat / Daughter Craft
6-10 Persons
· Man-Overboard / Rescue
type: Rescue Boat / Daughter Craft (SOLAS)
size_range: ['HRB 6', 'HRB 8', 'HRB 10']
variant_count_approx: 3
period_start_year: 1970
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Outboard / Inboard Diesel
construction: GRP or aluminum hull
Common Failures:
- • Engine start failure
- • Hull damage from handling
- • Davit hook issues
- • Steering mechanism corrosion
Service: Engine test weekly. Hull inspection quarterly. Davit exercise monthly.
Spares: Hatecke (Drochtersen, Germany). Lead time: 3-6 weeks.
Norsafe / Palfinger Marine (Norway) Rescue Boat Range
6-15 Persons
· Man-Overboard / Rescue
type: Rescue Boat (SOLAS, Rigid / RIB)
size_range: ['NRB 6', 'NRB 10', 'NRB 15']
variant_count_approx: 3
period_start_year: 1980
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Outboard / Inboard-Jet
construction: GRP hull or RIB (Rigid Inflatable)
Common Failures:
- • 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.
Spares: Norsafe/Palfinger. Lead time: 2-6 weeks.
Palfinger Marine / Harding (Austria/Norway) 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']
variant_count_approx: 4
period_start_year: 1990
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Outboard / Inboard-Jet
construction: GRP or HDPE hull, self-righting, twin outboard or waterjet
Common Failures:
- • 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.
Spares: Palfinger Marine (ehem. Harding). Lead time: 2-6 weeks. Outboard engines: Yamaha/Honda parts widely available.
Viking 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:
- • Seat harness webbing wear
- • Free-fall release hook adjustment
- • Canopy seal deterioration
Service: Test release hook quarterly; inspect seat harnesses annually.
Spares: Ersatzteile über Viking oder zugelassene Vertriebspartner. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen.