Rescue Eagle 2
Hull, deck and superstructure of all welded construction in aluminium, giving a light and easily driven hull and easy maintenance in areas where no electricity is available for welding. A catamaran hull provides greater stability, stiffness and resistance to rolling than a monohull and a relatively stable platform for minor operations and surgical procedures, very desirable characteristics in an ambulance boat at sea where the patients’ treatment, comfort and security is all important. The UK’s MCA (Maritime & Coastguard Agency) conducted seakeeping/stability model tests in 2001, to ascertain the limits of stability for various vessel hull configurations. The catamaran as against a comparable size monohull, would not capsize. The experiments had to stop because the test tank could not produce a sea state that would capsize the catamaran.
In the event of damage, a catamaran hull form is very safe. One or two or all the compartments of a catamaran may be damaged and it will remain stable whereas a monohull, particularly a small one, will capsize.
For normal use standard fenders protect the hull from damage
The keel is reinforced and extra wide for easy and safe beaching
The Rescue Eagle 13.6m is fitted with two powerful inboard engines, providing sufficient power for speedy use in emergency situations.
The Rescue Eagle 13.6m has a large operational radius and is fitted with larger fuel tanks for overnight operations.
All needed operation facilities are on board and allow emergency rescue operations at sea as well as Doctor and Health Care visits in small villages outside the major cities and hospitals.
The Recue Eagle 13.6m has capacity for two stretcher patients, plus eight sitting patients.
The Rescue Eagle 13.6m is suitable for use offshore up to Sea State 5.
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