Norwegian boatbuilder GOT Marine has completed conducting sea trials of a new search and rescue (SAR) boat ordered by the Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue (Redningsselskapet; RS).
The vessel, which has been given the designation RS178, will be the largest in the RS fleet with a length of 32 metres as well as space for firefighting equipment and compartments for housing rescued survivors.
A hybrid propulsion setup delivers speeds of up to 30 knots, a range of 600 nautical miles, and a bollard pull of 30 tonnes. RS said this is the first hybrid propulsion installation on a rescue vessel of this size in Norway.