Mark Hughes, the NSRI Capital Projects Director, takes us on a walk around and gives us some technical insight into the new NSRI Offshore Rescue Craft (ORC) Rescue 17 for Hermanus - the first fully South African built boat. The new ORC is a 14 m search and rescue craft that is self-righting and purpose-built for rescue operations in extreme conditions. At 14.8 m long and 4.8m wide, it can be deployed on rescue missions as far as 50 nautical miles from land and has an expected lifespan of at least 40 years. By having these vessels manufactured in South Africa, the NSRI is investing in the country’s boat-building industry, providing a boost for local employment.
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