Maritime Partner signs contract for six Alusafe 2000 with the Algerian Navy on behalf of the Algerian Rescue Services.

The Algerian Navy has awarded a contract to build six multipurpose Rescue craft for their Rescue Services to Maritime Partner As. The craft is a new development based on the experience with the Alusafe 2000 built for the Spanish Rescue Organisation. The craft will be delivered in 2008 & 2009.

The new Alusafe 2000 is a 20 meter long craft built with accommodation for 4 crew and can take a large number of rescued persons inside. It is designed to do a variety of tasks in open sea and along the coastline. It has equipment for towing, fire-fighting, medical treatment and salvage in addition to traditional sea-rescue operations.

The Alusafe 2000 have two MTU main engines, and a driveline fitted with Helseth Propellers. The craft is designed to a top speed of around 30 knots. The craft is equipped with state of the art equipment in communication and navigation.

With this contract Maritime Partner has strengthen its position as a leader of supplying high-speed rescue craft world wide. The Alusafe 2000 is a versatile design that can be adopted to numerous uses, as well as customised to any specific task.