Flood Rescue
Flood Rescue RIBs.
Specialist rescue RIBs for emergency services operating in flooded areas. Novi Marine supplies and configures your boat so your organisation is equipped for its role and the vessel is ready for deployment.
Overview
Prepared for flood response
Flooding creates a changing operating environment with currents, obstacles, shallow water and difficult access to streets and buildings. Rescue organisations need a compact boat they can transport and launch using their own resources.
The compact Gemini Marine SWR13 and the larger Gemini Marine SWR16 provide two platforms for flood rescue. Novi Marine tailors the model, engine, transport arrangements and equipment to your organisation.
Operational readiness
A flood rescue RIB that fits your team.
As an official Gemini Marine dealer, Novi Marine helps your organisation choose between the SWR13 and SWR16. Engines, carrying handles, handholds, transport arrangements and equipment are selected around your flood rescue procedures, so your crew can train with the boat and keep it ready for service.
Configuration
Configured for flood rescue
Water depth, currents, obstacles, access, crew and procedures guide the choice of your flood rescue configuration.
Operational requirements
- Model selection based on flood scenarios, crew and transport
- Clear working space for crew and rescue equipment
- Carrying handles and handholds suited to your procedures
- Engine selection matched to your operating requirements
Transport & readiness
- SWR13 and SWR16 flood rescue platforms
- Outboard engine and fuel system layout
- Transport and launching arrangements
- Service, parts and warranty through Novi Marine
Equipping your organisation for flood rescue?
Tell us about your operating area, crew, transport arrangements and flood rescue procedures. Novi Marine supports your organisation from model selection and configuration through to delivery, service and parts.
Frequently asked questions
Flood rescue RIB FAQs
What makes the Gemini Marine SWR13 suitable for flood rescue?
The SWR13 is 3.99 metres long and weighs 84 kg empty. It has an ISO capacity of seven people, three separate air chambers, a 916 kg payload and a 20-litre fuel tank. Recommended power is 25 hp, with a maximum of 30 hp.
When should a rescue team choose the larger SWR16?
The SWR16 is 4.70 metres long, 2.20 metres wide and carries eight people. Its 5 mm aluminium hull, five air chambers and Hypalon tubes suit teams requiring more working space and a more robust platform. Recommended power is 50 hp, with a maximum of 60 hp.
Which rescue features are standard on the SWR16?
The SWR16 has eleven carrying handles, two integrated righting lines, two paddles and 150 mm drainage openings. Its five air chambers have pressure relief valves. The fuel arrangement uses two flexible 25-litre tanks with a leak-free quick connector.
How does Novi Marine choose between the SWR13 and SWR16?
Novi Marine reviews the flood scenario, water depth, current, obstacles, crew, rescue equipment and available transport. This determines whether the lightweight SWR13 or the larger aluminium SWR16 best matches the team’s procedures.