Search & Rescue
GLOBAL SEARCH & RESCUE
Globally Search & Rescue organizations choose HamiltonJet waterjets and propulsion controls as their preferred propulsion for safe operations.
Below is a selective list of published case studies for a range of HamiltonJet powered SAR vessels.
A full Application Review in Acrobat PDF format is available for most vessels listed.
"The advantage of jets are obvious to all. It is easy to operate, flexible, has good manoeuvrability and can navigate almost anywhere."
Zhuang Cun, Captain – South China Sea Rescue 311
“The main advantage of using waterjets instead of propellers is, for example, to get casualties onboard when there is a person in the water.”
Walter Schol – KNRM

Pauanui Rescue Rib
8.91m Aluminium RIB, Hyperlon Inflatable Fender
Single HJ274 waterjets
43 knots
NEW ZEALAND