SAR MARINER

SAR MARINER (IMO: 9244609) sailing under the Norway flag. It has an overall length of 276 feets and a beam of 62 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 259243000
• IMO Number: 9244609
• Call Sign: LAWH8
• Flag State: Norway
• Vessel Type: Search and Rescue Vessel
• AIS Type: SAR (Search and Rescue)

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 1,261 GT
• Length Overall: 54.7 m
• Beam: 12.0 m
• Draft: 3.8 m
• Year Built: 2002
• Hull Material: Steel

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel-Electric
• Drive System: Azimuth thrusters / Z-drive
• Bow Thruster: Fitted

Shipyard

• Builder: Westamarin AS
• Build Country: Norway
• Year Delivered: 2002

Owner / Operator

• Owner: Redningsselskapet (Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue / NSSR)
• Operator: Redningsselskapet
• Country: Norway
• Headquarters: Oslo, Norway

Navigation and Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class A
• GMDSS Equipped: Yes
• Navigation Systems: Radar, GPS, ECDIS compatible systems
• Communication Systems: VHF DSC, MF/HF radio

Operating Region

• Primary Area: Norwegian coastal and offshore waters
• Operating Sea Area: GMDSS Sea Area A2/A3
• Operational Waters: North Sea, Norwegian Sea, and associated coastal zones

Vessel Description

SAR MARINER is a dedicated Search and Rescue vessel operated by Redningsselskapet, the Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue, one of the world's most experienced maritime rescue organizations. Built in 2002 by Norwegian shipbuilder Westamarin AS, the vessel is purpose-designed for all-weather SAR operations along the Norwegian coast and offshore regions. Her diesel-electric propulsion system combined with azimuth thrusters provides excellent maneuverability, essential for rescue operations in demanding sea conditions. As part of the Redningsselskapet fleet, SAR MARINER plays a critical role in saving lives at sea, responding to distress calls, conducting search patterns, and providing medical assistance and towing services to vessels in difficulty along one of the world's most challenging and weather-exposed coastlines.