Severn Class All Weather Lifeboat

RNLI Severn AWL

 The Severn Class lifeboat is the largest in the fleet and is designed to lie afloat. Introduced in 1996 it carries a Y Class inflatable daughter boat, which can be deployed in moderate conditions to access areas where the lifeboat cannot reach. Severns have a comprehensive electronics fit including full MF and VHF DSC radio equipment, DGPS Navigator, an electronic chart system, VHF/DF, Radar and weather sensors. For added manoeuvrability, in addition to twin engines the Severn also has a bow thruster fitted. The Severn is constructed of fibre reinforced composite material.

Provision for survivors includes comprehensive First Aid Equipment including stretchers, Oxygen and Entonox. Severns carry a salvage pump in a water-tight container, but fire-fighting capacity is limited to Own-ship only.

Length OA 17.00m (55’ 09″)

Length BP 15.50m (50’10″)

Breadth MLD 5.62m (18’00″)

Depth MLD 2.55m (10’00″)

Draught 1.37m (4’06″)

Speed 25 knots

Range 250 nm.

SHP 1050 @ 2150RPM

Engine Type Twin Caterpillar 3412 TA Diesels

Carrying Capacity self righting 47, non-self righting 185