Twin PARSUN D200s Power 13.3-Meter Rescue Vessel to 23.7 Knots
A 13.3-meter rescue vessel operating in Shandong, China, equipped with twin PARSUN D200 diesel outboards,
reached 23.7 knots at 3,600 rpm during sea trials—demonstrating the power, control and redundancy required for professional rescue operations.
Project Background
Rescue and emergency-response vessels need propulsion systems that can deliver dependable power whenever they are called into service.
Fast response, strong acceleration, predictable handling and propulsion redundancy are all important when operating in demanding coastal environments.
For this rescue vessel in Shandong, China, a twin PARSUN D200 diesel outboard installation was selected to provide the combination of diesel torque and outboard flexibility required for professional duty.
The Vessel built for rescue and emergency-response operations, the vessel measures 13.3 meters (43.6 ft) overall, with a hull length of 11.92 meters (39.1 ft) and a beam of 3.20 meters (10.5 ft).
With a full-load displacement of approximately 9.6 metric tons and a full-load draft of just 0.55 meters (1.8 ft), the vessel combines substantial working capacity with relatively shallow-water capability.
The vessel is rated for two crew members and up to 10 passengers, providing the onboard capacity required for rescue personnel, recovered passengers and mission equipment.
Performance on the Water
Powered by twin PARSUN D200 diesel outboards and fitted with 17-inch propellers, the rescue vessel recorded,
23.7 knots at 3,600 rpm during sea trials with two crew members aboard.
For a vessel of this size and displacement, the result demonstrates the D200's ability to provide strong propulsion performance while maintaining the practical benefits of a stern-mounted outboard system.
The twin-engine configuration also provides an important advantage for professional rescue operations: propulsion redundancy. Should one engine become unavailable, the second engine can provide an additional level of operational security when returning to port or completing critical maneuvers.
Built for Professional Response
For rescue operators, propulsion performance is about more than speed. The PARSUN D200 combines strong diesel torque, dependable power delivery and the accessibility of an outboard platform, while the twin-engine configuration provides the control and redundancy required for demanding professional operations.
The installation demonstrates how diesel outboard propulsion can provide for rescue vessels, patrol boats and other commercial craft where reliability, maneuverability and operational readiness matter.
Boat Information
System at a Glance
Specification | Shandong Rescue Vessel |
Application | Rescue / Emergency Response Vessel |
Location | Shandong, China |
Overall Length | 13.30 m / 43.6 ft |
Hull Length | 11.92 m / 39.1 ft |
Beam | 3.20 m / 10.5 ft |
Depth | 1.58 m / 5.2 ft |
Full-Load Draft | 0.55 m / 1.8 ft |
Full-Load Displacement | 9.6 metric tons / approx. 21,160 lb |
Crew | 2 |
Power | Twin PARSUN D200 Diesel Outboards |
Propellers | 17 in |
Engine Speed | 3,600 rpm |
Recorded Speed | 23.7 knots / 27.3 mph / 43.9 km/h |
