The highly seaworthy, carbon-fibre Atlantic 85 lifeboat purchased from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is suitable for a wide range of uses and demanding conditions. The aim of the new project is to explore whether a lightweight cabin could be built on top of the hull, which was originally designed as an open boat, in order to provide better weather protection for the crew. The concept design of the project is being carried out in collaboration with a boat design studio.
“There is a lot of demand for a reasonably priced boat of this size equipped with a cabin at our inland water rescue stations, so we decided to investigate whether we could utilise Atlantic 85 hulls, which were built for marine rescue, in a lifeboat concept. The Atlantic 85 could indeed offer a cost-effective solution,” says Taneli Mauno, Technical Manager at the Finnish Lifeboat Institution.
The Atlantic 85 project is sponsored by Algol Oy, a long-time supporter of the Finnish Lifeboat Institution.
“Together we can promote safety and responsibility – both at sea and in business. The Finnish Lifeboat Institution and its volunteer marine rescuers perform important work in helping those in distress at sea along the coast and in our inland waters. By sponsoring the Atlantic 85 project, Algol is concretely supporting the activities of the Finnish Lifeboat Institution,” says Alexander Bargum, CEO of Algol.
The Finnish Lifeboat Institution has purchased used Atlantic 21 and 75 hulls from the RNLI since the early 2000s. The Finnish Lifeboat Institution currently has a total of 24 operational and seaworthy Atlantic 75 lifeboats, of which 19 are in operational use and the last 5 are awaiting equipment and placement. The lifeboats are being equipped to be suitable for use by volunteer sea rescuers in Finnish conditions.
“Atlantic lifeboats are the result of a long product development process and are built to the highest standards. Re-equipping second-hand boats is a cost-effective and sustainable way to ensure that volunteer marine rescuers have safe and appropriate tools at their disposal,” says Taneli Mauno.
Further information:
Further information about the project is available from Taneli Mauno, Technical Manager, Finnish Lifeboat Institution, tel. +358 40 561 6516
Further information about Algol’s participation is available from Alexander Bargum, CEO of Algol Oy, tel. +358 40 732 3232
The Finnish Lifeboat Institution in brief
The Finnish Lifeboat Institution has been providing safety to those on the water since 1897. Today, the Finnish Lifeboat Institution has 57 member associations, which maintain a total of 59 rescue stations from Hanko on the southern tip of Finland to Lake Inari in Lapland. The rescue stations have 135 lifeboats, and their crews comprise nearly 1500 volunteers. More than 3000 people receive help from volunteer marine rescuers each year.
Algol in brief
Algol is a family-owned business and multi-branch group with more than 130 years of experience in international trade. Our subsidiaries import, market and manufacture products for industry and the healthcare sector. In addition, Algol Group companies offer services related to their business areas, such as design services, tailored delivery solutions, and installation, maintenance and training services. We are building a successful and sustainable future for our partners. Algol employs nearly 500 experts in ten different countries.
