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NSH1 (Navire de Sauvetage Hauturier)
PropertyNSH1 (Navire de Sauvetage Hauturier)
SNSM · France
Nation & organisation
OrganisationSociété Nationale de Sauvetage en Mer
Organisation typeAssociation (volunteer)
NationFrance
Vessel typeAll-weather lifeboat
StatusIn service
Service period2019–present
Hull & dimensions
Hull materialComposite
Length overall17.5 m (57.4 ft)
Beam5.6 m (18.4 ft)
Machinery & propulsion
Propulsion typeTwin waterjets
Engines2 x diesel
Launch methodAfloat
Performance & capabilities
Maximum speed25 kn (46.3 km/h · 28.8 mph)
Crew complement8
Self-rightingYes
Capabilities
Capabilities recorded4
Heavy-weather operations✓
Self-righting✓
Towing✓
Waterjet propulsion✓
Provenance
Data statusUnverified
Last checkedNever
Sources cited3

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