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SAVES LIVES AT SEA

Rescue runner - 26864 ”e Swedish Sea Rescue Society

A MISSION COMING STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART

had created the optimal rescue

The aim of the RescueRunner™ is to save lives by getting people out

vessel. RescueRunner was a chance

of the water in the shortest possible time. The RescueRunner™ has the ability to do this whether they are conscious or unconscious.

for me to give something back to

The RescueRunner™ was developed by the Swedish Sea Rescue Society and designed by Fredrik Falkman.

my colleagues who lost their lives.”

After the tragic event of the Helicopter H99 in November 2003, Flight Lieutenant Lars-Bertil Rystrand started a fund to finance the construction of RescueRunners in memory of the victims.

Lars Bertil Rystrand navigator at Swedish Armed Forces Helicopter Wing

FUNCTION AND FLEXIBILITY IN PERFECT HARMONY

Special features

ß Low aft deck for fast and simple rescues ß Extremely rugged with drive train in a GRP cartridge and an exchangeable protective PE hull

The RescueRunner™ is based on techniques used worldwide in beach

ß Inspection hatch to quickly clear the water jet

and surf rescue with a Personal Water Craft, fitted with a rescue sled. But RescueRunner™ takes this one step further by combining them

ß Can be fitted with underwater search lights, handlebar

into one boat – while adding purposeful design and the ruggedness

heating, AIS transponder, etc.

needed to operate in the roughest environments.

Design Fredrik Falkman Developed by the SSRS, Swedish Sea Rescue Society

2006

RescueRunner

Engine Yamaha four stroke, 140hp drive train

won the Swedish

™ LOA 3.6 m; Beam 1.5 m; Draught 0.3 m Dry weight 350 kg; Load capacity > 400 kg

Design Awards

Top speed up to 40 knots; Fuel capacity 70 l; Range > 70 NM