Kewatec has signed a contract with Poland’s Maritime Search and Rescue Service (SAR) for the delivery of six Kewatec Rescue 1700 vessels. The agreement marks a new step in strengthening maritime safety in the Baltic Sea – and another milestone in the success story of Kewatec’s proven Rescue 1700 design.

The new vessels are based on the same trusted design already delivered to ICE-SAR in Iceland and to the French Civipol, operating in Mediterranean waters, with enhanced propulsion for even greater capability: twin Scania DI16 engines (1000 hp each) paired with Hamilton HTX42 waterjets. This upgrade delivers the speed, maneuverability, and reliability needed to operate in challenging maritime environments.

This contract represents the third production series of the Kewatec Rescue 1700, a vessel that has already proven its durability, performance, and adaptability in diverse operations around the world. The six Polish vessels will be deployed across six different ports, where they will support a wide range of search and rescue missions in Poland’s waters.

NOT JUST BOATS
At Kewatec, every project starts with a simple commitment: to build the best possible tool for the job. The vessels are not just boats – they are working units, designed together with the end-users to secure efficiency, comfort, and reliability over their entire lifecycle. This philosophy, rooted in our Nordic shipbuilding tradition and the ”Seafarer Sense”, is what makes our vessels trusted by maritime authorities worldwide.

"For Poland’s SAR service, the Rescue 1700 offers the perfect combination of power, endurance, and proven reliability," said Mika Klapuri, Sales Manager. "We are proud to support those whose mission is to save lives at sea – and to continue building on a design that has already shown its value in the harshest conditions."

The new fleet will significantly strengthen Poland’s maritime rescue capabilities while highlighting Kewatec’s role as a builder of mission-proven solutions for demanding work in demanding conditions.