05/12/2025
🚤 Compact power for real-world rescue
When missions demand speed, shallow-water access, and frequent beach landings, standard boats often fall short. That’s why the German Maritime Search and Rescue Service (Die Seenotretter – DGzRS) teamed up with to develop a custom-built 8.4 m aluminium search and rescue vessel — specifically optimized for the southern Baltic Sea.
Based on the success of the Arctic 8.9m models, this custom model delivers reliable performance in a compact, rugged format designed for everyday rescue operations.
🛠️ What sets it apart?
• Frequent beach landings require a marine-grade aluminium hull, providing excellent abrasion resistance and durability in shallow, rugged environments.
• A foldable targa frame designed to fit the limited height of a historic lifeboat station
• Self-righting capability, a critical feature for rescue missions
• 425 hp diesel + waterjet for speed and agility in both shallow and open-sea conditions.
• Smart use of space - compact on the outside, mission-ready inside.
• 3 units already in service at DGzRS stations across northeastern Germany.
A perfect example of customer-driven and practical coming together to tackle real operational challenges.
📹 Watch it in action & learn more here:
https://arcticboats.eu/alu-knut-olaf-kolbe/
https://www.seenotretter.de/crews-stationen/rettungsflotte/84-meter-seenotrettungsboot
