The S1200 is geared up with twin sterndrive Mercury diesel motor providing a consolidated 740 hp to supply a full throttle of 45 knots.
Esbjerg, Denmark, headquartered Viking Life-Saving Equipment has actually provided its very first Viking Norsafe Munin- S1200 rescue watercraft to theHellenic Coastguard Stationed in Naxos, the biggest of the Cyclades island team, the vessel is initially in a three-boat order that assures to alter the face of local health care stipulation.
For several years, the Coastguard as well as the Hellenic National Center for Emergency Care (EKAB) have actually interacted to sustain person transfer demands from the Greek islands to bigger healthcare facilities. Today, an ask for transportation solutions is virtually an everyday event.
As the biggest watercraft presently supplied by Viking, the Munin- S1200 can lug 10 individuals, all seated, while its 1,150-liter gas storage tank sustains an array more than 350 maritime miles at a travelling rate of 35 knots. The S1200 is geared up with twin sterndrive Mercury diesel motor providing a consolidated 740 hp to supply a full throttle of 45 knots at complete tons.
“I am proud of Viking and our team in Greece for manufacturing and delivering the first ambulance boat on time, especially considering the challenges we faced due to the Covid-19 pandemic,” claims John Georgiadis, Managing Director of Viking’s branch inGreece “The S1200 is a high-performance vessel equipped to sustain essential emergency services even in my country’s most remote islands. It is an honor to have such a strong relationship with a client of this stature. I applaud our team for the time and effort they dedicated to securing the tender.”
The S1200 comes full with shock reduction innovation, making certain risk-free person transportation as well as permitting top notch clinical solutions to be given en route. Certified by RINA (Registro Italiano Navale), the watercraft runs securely as much as Beaufort pressure 8 as well as at a wave elevation as much as 4 meters. It additionally includes most recent generation, Lowrance- branded navigational tools from Navico, while its onboard diesel generator powers air conditioning/heating with ability of 26,000 Btu/ h.
The brand-new S1200 style integrates expertise acquired from its existing closed-cabin S1200 equivalent as well as has actually passed a collection of examinations entailing customer teams standing for the Hellenic Coast Guard, boundary patrol, customizeds as well as various other governmental authorities, claims Viking’s Endre Eidsvik, VP Sales, Boats & & Davits.
“Crucially for this order, the design and construction of the boat have been found to meet the exacting requirements of the EKAB and the Hellenic Coastguard for a high-performance, low-maintenance boat that supports Emergency Support operations day and night, in all weather conditions,” claims Eidsvik
