For centuries the Cape of Good Hope has provided the sternest and most dangerous challenge for seafarers and their boats. The development and refinement of rescue boats has saved countless lives in these roughest of waters.

 

In 1983, GEMINI pioneered the design, development and manufacture of South Africa’s first rescue RIB. Soon after the NSRI invested in the RIB and GEMINI now provides over 75% of the NSRI fleet. GEMINI is proud of our partnership with the NSRI and our contribution to improved rescue standards in South African waters.

 

The NSRI / GEMINI fleet currently comprises of:  

  • 4 < m GEMINI’s in size = 21

  • 5.5 GEMINI Waveriders = 22

  • 7.3 & 8.5 GEMINI Waveriders =11 

From NSRI statistics, GEMINI boats have contributed to nearly 14000 operations and over 2000 lives have been saved.

 

Our worldwide rescue client base appreciates the flexibility, speed and reliability that only a GEMINI can offer.

 

GEMINI’s philosophy has always been "seaworthiness first". GEMINI will continue to support the NSRI in the development of the safest, most rapid and maneuverable rescue boats.

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Thanks to Andrew Ingram of Independent Newspapers for the use of his NSRI & GEMINI photos, visit www.andrewingram.co.za to see more of his work.

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To view the GEMINI’s in use with the NSRI or for more information regarding the NSRI and how you can contribute to this very worthy cause/organization go to www.nsri.org.za

 

 

 

 

Gemini Marine is currently the only SA company manufacturing CE approved Solas rescue boats. Gemini currently manufactures two boats for this market:

  1. 5.0m Gemini rigid inflatable rescue boat certified by Germanischer Lloyd

  2. 6.0m Gemini fast rescue boat (FR) certified by the European Certification Bureau

Both these Gemini Solas boats come as standard with a pyramid frame; acting as a console with a Henrikson quick release hook. Self righting capability comes in the form of a manual self righting system.

 

Complete Solas required safety equipment and documentation come as standard on the Gemini Solas boats.

Boats can be purchased with or without engines. Price is on application.

 

Contact person: Henning Blaauw

Contact details: henning@gemini-evo.com

 

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