Kaikoura

Vessel Information

We have a 11.3 metre Naiad RIB ‘Kaikoura Rescue’ that was purchased in December 2006.

This Coastguard Rescue Vessel has was built specifically for Coastguard Kaikoura. It is powered by two Yanmar Turbo Diesel engines and two Hamilton Jet Units with Blue Arrow.

Kaikoura Rescue has an average speed of 30 knots, a maximum speed of 36 knots and a range of 300 nautical miles. The launching trailer was built by Dunlea Products Ltd of Kaikoura.

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Kaikoura CRV - "Kaikoura Rescue" Kaikoura Rescue out and about

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