German rescue service gets punchy new trio

Germany’s sea rescue service DGzRS has ordered three new 10.1m boats for delivery from 2017 as part of a modernisation programme to replace old units – some of which have been in North Sea and Baltic service for more than two decades.

New trio will follow ‘Henrich Wuppesahl’ (Photo: DGzRS)

Germany’s sea rescue service DGzRS has ordered three new 10.1m boats for delivery from 2017 as part of a modernisation programme to replace old units - some of which have been in North Sea and Baltic service for more than two decades.