Response boat

Hydrolift P-42 SAR

Redningsselskapet · Norway

In service

Semi-closed fast rescue boat developed with Redningsselskapet: enclosed driver cabin and open aft deck with crew attachment points. Modular design; extreme manoeuvrability, can stop within a boat length. 700 L fuel tank and 2.4 t bollard pull on the P-42 platform.

Specifications

Hull & dimensions

Manufacturer / builder: Hydrolift AS (Fredrikstad, Norway); design by Eker Design
Hull type: —
Hull material: GRP, vacuum-infused, specified for 6.5 G
Watertight compartments: —
Length overall: 12.6 m (41.3 ft)
Length at waterline: —
Beam: 3.9 m (12.8 ft)
Draught: —
Freeboard at bow: —
Freeboard at stern: —
Displacement: —
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Net tonnage: —
Min vertical clearance: —
Height to highest unfixed point: —
Height to highest fixed point: —
Number built: —
Year introduced: —
Year retired: —

Machinery & propulsion

Propulsion type: Twin waterjets
Engines: Twin inboard diesels with Rolls-Royce waterjets
Engine manufacturer: —
Total engine power: —
Fuel type: Diesel
Total fuel capacity: —
Fresh water capacity: —
Launch method: —

Performance & capabilities

Maximum speed: 45 kn (83.3 km/h · 51.8 mph)
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Endurance: —
Crew complement: —
People capacity: —
Self-righting: —
Self-bailing: —
Ice operations capable: —
Max ice-breaking thickness: —
Medical facilities onboard: —

Operational envelope & limits

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Source citations

#	Source	Type	Supports	Accessed
[1]	Hydrolift Professional P-42 SAR Hydrolift https://hydrolift.com/professional-boats/p-42-sar/	official	length_m, beam_m, max_speed_kn	2026-10-03
[2]	The Norwegian Sea Rescue: P-42 SAR Eker Design https://ekerdesign.com/work/p42-sar/	official	hull_material, propulsion	2026-10-03