Rescue Boat

A rescue boat is a small vessel that will be deployed to assist during emergencies and rescue operations. It is not the same as a lifeboat, which is a survival craft (in shipping terms, rescue boats are not classified as such) and is used to sustain the lives of the crew or passengers who have had to abandon ship. A rescue boat, however, will be used in any situation as required. For example, if someone has fallen overboard or has been stranded at a remote location, or if the vessel is sinking.