Stinger Jet leads new generation of fast rescue boats

LEADING lifeboat and davit manufacturer Schat-Harding is leading the way for a new generation of Fast Rescue Boats. Its new Stinger Jet FRB will give rescue crews on ships and offshore units higher speed and safer recovery options in rough seas. It is also suitable for a wide range of tasks including search and rescue, diving support, crew transport and work boat duties. “This boat sets new standards of safety, speed, crew friendliness, sea-keeping and low maintenance,” says Endre Eidsvik, Executive Vice President and head of Schat-Harding’s Equipment Division. “The design has been developed from scratch to take in all our experience with boat manufacture and use.” The Stinger Jet key dimensions are: LOA: 6300mm BOA: 2300mm Height: 2200mm Weight: 2050kg Propulsion: 140hp / Waterjet Speed 25 knots / 3 pers The Stinger is fitted with a streamlined and aft angled console, spray hood and self-righting system for reduced front area, added strength, better fuel economy, and improved top speed. A self-draining aft sloping cockpit gives good drainage both loaded and while stowed on davit. Dedicated enclosed stowage compartments are fitted. The passenger seat in front of the console is integrated into the access hatch of the engine compartment. Stretcher placement on the foredeck is semi-sheltered by the spray hood. Seats are positioned aft of console and centre of gravity for protection and better comfort in rough conditions. Helm, navigation instruments and controls are all in intuitive positions on console in front of helmsman. The propulsion arrangement consists of a fresh water cooled SOLAS-approved diesel engine with waterjet. The waterjet is partly built into the hull for good protection of vital parts. Engine and fuel tank are positioned close to the centre of gravity for good stability when launching. All service points are accessible from inside the enclosed console and large deck hatch on the aft deck. A unique Kullmann-type, double curvature, deep V-hull design provides a soft ride at speed and in rough sea. Sharp turns at high speed can be done with a high degree of control. A bow knuckle maximises effective waterline length and wave piercing. The hull form delivers easy transition from displacement to planing speeds at normal load, excellent stability and load carrying capability without sacrificing safety or handling. The Stinger Jet is built with the hull, inner liner, console and spray hood in GRP. Modular multifaceted composites construction is used for strength, stiffness and low weight. All outside fittings, including hook and painter release system, are made of Stainless Steel for excellent corrosion resistance. A professional offshore type heavy duty fender is fitted all around the boat. Construction will be at Schat-Harding’s Qingdao plant and the first deliveries will be in 2009. Schat-Harding is the world’s leading supplier of lifeboat and evacuation systems for the cruise, offshore and shipping industries. It aims to be a FIRST in safety for all its customers. With factories and offices in Norway, the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, Panama, Singapore, Spain, Canada, the Czech Republic, the USA and China, and agents in thirty other countries, Schat-Harding provides a global service and supply network. Brands now owned by Schat-Harding include Watercraft, Viking Marine, Waterman, Fiskars, Davit-Company, MASECO, Watercraft America, William Mills Marine, Schat, Harding, Mulder & Rijke and the Beiyang Boatbuilding Co. COME AND VISIT SCHAT-HARDING AT SMM 2008. Hall B7 Stand no 21 Contact persons: Endre Eidsvik Schat-Harding 0047 5348 3600 endre.eidsvik@schat-harding.com