SKYDEX - Crew Seating on KNRM Nikolaas Class RIB Lifeboat
22.04.2021
NIKOLAAS CLASS lifeboats are a fleet of fast rescue boats used by the KNRM (Royal Dutch Rescue Society). Water jet propulsion gives a maximum speed of 34 knots and provides a high degree of manoeuvrability, even in shallow water. The solid fender is constructed of PE foam with an extra durable outer coating. Boat length is 9.15 metre and beam is 3.30 metre. The crew consists of 4 people who sit on jockey seats, with capacity for 20 survivors.
Designed by Dutch Special Marine Group and built at Habbeke Shipyard, Nikolaas Class lifeboats are having their seats upgraded to incorporate SKYDEX Impact Mitigating Seat Cushion Inserts. Hans van der Molen, Head of Technical Projects & Innovation for the KNRM said, 'We aim to keep our crews as safe as possible. In heavy sea conditions the seating needs to help protect our crews from injury. Refitting our seat cushions with SKYDEX materials will also improve comfort and reduce fatigue.'
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