Arun class offshore rescue vessel (SAR)

16m ARUN CLASS OFFSHORE RESCUE VESSEL – EXTREMELY STRONG EXPEDITION PLATFORM

We are pleased to present a rare opportunity to acquire a legendary Arun Class all-weather lifeboat, originally built for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) – one of the most respected rescue services in the world.

This vessel was built in the UK by VT Halmatic and launched in 1986 as RNLB Margaret Russell Fraser (ON1108). The boat served many years in the RNLI fleet before being sold to the Icelandic rescue organisation ICE-SAR, where she has operated as INGIBJÖRG SAR.

Arun class lifeboats are famous for their incredible seaworthiness. Designed to operate in extreme North Atlantic conditions, these vessels are self-righting, massively built and capable of maintaining speed in heavy weather. With twin Caterpillar diesel engines and a top speed of approximately 18 knots, she is a serious offshore vessel with a range of around 250 nautical miles.

The robust hull construction and proven offshore capability make this vessel ideal for several uses such as:

• Expedition vessel
• Offshore support vessel
• Patrol / security boat
• Commercial workboat
• Conversion to expedition yacht or explorer vessel

The Arun class has developed a strong reputation among professional mariners and explorers for their reliability and exceptional sea-keeping abilities.

Key Features

• Legendary RNLI Arun Class lifeboat
• Built by VT Halmatic, UK
• Length approx. 16.5 m
• Beam approx. 5.2 m
• Twin Caterpillar diesel engines
• Top speed approx. 18.5 knots
• Range approx. 250 NM
• Self-righting offshore design
• Built for extreme weather operations

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a historic and extremely capable offshore vessel with proven North Atlantic pedigree.

Location: Hornafjörður, Iceland

Further details, specifications and viewing arrangements available upon request.

DISCLAIMER

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

The Broker is not a dealer or part of the trade but a facilitator of the process, and no claims can be directed to the Broker.

The broker assists with pictures and video of the boat, viewings, obtaining information from the seller about the condition of the boat, can assist with engaging an inspector to examine the condition of the boat, can assist with arranging contact with the carrier if necessary, and assists with establishing a purchase contract and receiving and forwarding payment for the boat via the broker’s client account. In addition, the broker gives advice to or assist Seller and Buyer in relation to re-registration or deletion of the vessel in the relevant register, if applicable.