Feature 3
a hull designed for fast speed, and stability
to allow optimal working conditions on
the vessel in rough sea conditions.
Powered by a Bukh-Styr diesel coupled
to an Almarin waterjet, the FRB 700 will
offer speeds up to 35knots. It has been
designed and manufactured according to
the latest international SOLAS regulations
and will hold approvals by all appropriate
maritime authorities and classification
societies. It has a self-righting system that
does not include inflatable chambers and
is also constructed in aluminium.
Aluminium was chosen as the construc-
tion material because of its ability to
withstand permanent deformation
without rupture and because it provides This aluminium hull is a new 700 FRC from Noreq.
stability, strength, and excellent sea-going
qualities. The design of the evolutionary
hull and construction methods results dynamic stability. The hull is surrounded ability to offer a complete package of
in an extremely strong, self-bailing, and by a heavy-duty polyethylene foam fender FRC and davit that has proved to be an
unsinkable boat. to provide long-term, inherent reliability, attractive feature in the market where
This new design features a distinctive and minimal maintenance costs. the FRC is usually just a small part in
deep sharp forefoot that in combination Noreq, like its competitor Norsafe, a major project. The availability of this
with the trim angle, creates a balance is able to offer specialised launch and package reduces the need to source and
between the reduction of slamming and recovery davits for its FRCs. It is this match separate items. SBI
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