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Arie Visser class
PropertyArie Visser class
KNRM · Netherlands
Nation & organisation
OrganisationKoninklijke Nederlandse Redding Maatschappij
Organisation typeCharity (volunteer)
NationNetherlands
Vessel typeAll-weather lifeboat
StatusIn service
Service period1999–present
Hull & dimensions
Hull materialAluminium
Length overall18.8 m (61.7 ft)
Beam6.1 m (20 ft)
Draught0.9 m (3 ft)
Displacement28 t (30.9 US tons)
Machinery & propulsion
Propulsion typeTwin waterjets
Engines2 x MAN diesel
Launch methodAfloat
Performance & capabilities
Maximum speed35 kn (64.8 km/h · 40.3 mph)
Crew complement6
Self-rightingYes
Capabilities
Capabilities recorded4
Heavy-weather operations✓
Self-righting✓
Survivor recovery aid✓
Waterjet propulsion✓
Provenance
Data statusUnverified
Last checkedNever
Sources cited2

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