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Search and Rescue Boat

PlastBoat HDPE search and rescue boat (SAR) with life rings, firefighting monitor, and enclosed wheelhouse, operating at speed in open sea conditions
Search and Rescue Boat – Technical Specifications
FR 81
FR 82
AMB 83

HDPE Search and Rescue Boat: Life-Saving Vessels Built for Performance

In maritime emergencies, a search and rescue boat must be the most reliable vessel on the water. PlastBoat’s HDPE search and rescue boats are engineered for exactly these moments — combining high speed, superior sea-keeping, and structural reliability in a low-maintenance package that is always ready for rapid deployment. From coast guard stations in West Africa to maritime rescue authorities in the Mediterranean, our SAR vessels serve organizations that cannot afford equipment failure when lives are at stake.

As a leading search and rescue boat manufacturer, PlastBoat delivers custom SAR vessels to coast guards, navies, port authorities, offshore platform operators, and civil maritime rescue organizations worldwide. Every vessel is built around the operational requirements of the buyer, with speed, range, crew safety, and rescue equipment integration at the core of the design.

Why Choose PlastBoat's Search and Rescue Boat?

Maximum reliability

HDPE hulls have no welds to crack, no paint to peel, and no metal to corrode. Your SAR boat will be operationally ready every time the alarm sounds.

Twin waterjet propulsion systems deliver 35+ knot speeds in our SAR-61 model, ensuring the fastest possible response to maritime distress calls.

Wide rescue platforms, low freeboard, and rescue nets make survivor recovery fast and safe, even for exhausted or injured casualties.

The deep-V HDPE hull handles rough sea conditions that would make conventional flat-bottomed rescue craft unsafe to operate.

For organizations operating in extreme sea conditions, a self-righting superstructure can be integrated into the SAR-62 design.

Frequently Asked Questions

What sea states can your SAR boats operate in?

The SAR-61 is rated for Sea State 3-4 operations. The offshore SAR-62 is designed for Sea State 4-5 and can operate in wave heights up to 4 metres with appropriate crew training.

Yes. All PlastBoat search and rescue boats feature swimmer’s platforms, rescue nets, and low freeboard aft sections specifically designed for rapid in-water survivor recovery.

Yes. We have supplied search and rescue boats to coast guard and maritime authority clients in Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Croatia, Malta, Bulgaria, and other markets.

Self-righting capability is available as an option on the SAR-62. This feature is recommended for organizations operating in open ocean conditions where capsize risk is higher.