RSRK(the Norwegian Sea Rescue Corps), in Bergen is a volunteer group that crews a 43 ft (12.45m) fast rescue craft stationed on the west coast of Norway.
The corps has about 67 volunteers divided into 4 crew teams.
Since RSRK Bergen was established in 2001 we patrolled almost 8000 hours with our first rescue craft RS Sundt. Our current vessel has already clocked up 2500 operating hours January 2009. Our designated area is roughly a 25nm radius from the base but we operate much further than this when nescessary.
Our primary objective is to save lives and vessels in distress. In addition we assist in very many less serious incidents as well as promoting safety at sea. RSRK Bergen is part of the Maritime department of NSSR (Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue)
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| | | RSRK Bergen base at Hjellestad Marina |
Our vessel RS Bjarne Kyrkjebø (new in 2007) is powered by 2 x 450HP MAN diesels and Hamilton waterjets. It's top speed is 36 knots with a cruising speed of approx. 30 knots. The vessel is well equipped with the latest navigational systems as well as 2 fixed fire pumps for water and foam, total approx. 700 ltr/min. 1 mobile fire -/bilge pump 830 litre/min, towing line, first Aid equipment, stretcher and a heart starter/defibrilator.
All crew are volunteers and we normally operate the vessel with a crew of 3 - skipper, best man and deckhand. Skippers must hold a D5L certificate as well as have undertaken the internal training and passed the operational test. All crem must have first aid training and have the opportunity to take additional courses in navigation, use of VHF radio etc.
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We actively patrol our designated area during the boating season from Easter to October.
Weekdays 5pm - 11pm
Saturday / Sunday 10am - Midnight
Off-season (October - Easter) we are on 30 minute call 24-7. |
Please read more at the official NSSR website
