Custom SOLAS Rescue Boat
A newly refited 110m yacht required specialized tenders, including a high-speed SOLAS-compliant rescue boat designed to meet unique of shore performance requirements.
PROJECT
Jan. ‘24 - feb. ‘25
Introduction
A client with a newly acquired 110m yacht under refit sought to replace two of their yacht tenders during the refit period. One was a 7m SOLAS rescue boat, while the other was a crew tender. They desired the SOLAS rescue boat to achieve high speeds in offshore conditions and be equipped to accommodate six passengers in a style akin to military RIBs. Given that no existing options matched these specific requirements, a custom solution became the only viable approach.
Challenges and Objectives
In order to achieve the customer desired end result of military inspired offshore performer, the choice of materials and structures was key in every aspect. Radio communications inter crew and home base necessitated premium electronic equipment that had to be seamlessly integrated into the tender systems.
Solutions and Results
A client with a newly acquired 110m yacht under refit sought to replace two of their yacht tenders during the refit period. One was a 7m SOLAS rescue boat, while the other was a crew tender. They desired the SOLAS rescue boat to achieve high speeds in offshore conditions and be equipped to accommodate six passengers in a style akin to military RIBs. Given that no existing options matched these specific requirements, a custom solution became the only viable approach.
