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Switch panels for rescue, patrol & authority boats

Control panels for patrol, rescue and intervention vessels, where every function must be found immediately and work every time.

Rafnar boat in rough water

Rafnar Hellas

We supply the waterproof switch panels for Rafnar Hellas in Greece, builder of high-performance patrol and interceptor craft. The panels are built to the yard's specification, wired in-house and tested before shipping, so they can be installed directly on the production line.

Rafnar rocker-switch panel with red illumination

Dutch Lifeboat Association

Panels for the new rescue boats of the Reddingsbrigade Nederland. The layout was developed together with the crews: functions are grouped by task, labels are large and backlit, and every control can be found by feel during an operation at night.

Orange Reddingsbrigade rescue RIB at speedSmall switch panel with orange illuminated buttons next to a lifeboat VHF

Built for duty

Sealed components

IP67 push buttons that switch up to 20 A directly.

Blackout capable

Backlighting fully dimmable or switched off.

Durable marking

Rear engraving protected from wear and cleaning agents.

12 V and 24 V

Suitable for both on-board systems.

Clear labelling

Every circuit labelled on the panel and on the wiring.

Tested

Each panel is tested before delivery.

Switch panels in anodised aluminium and stainless steel

For rescue boats, patrol craft and workboats we also build switch panels and front plates in anodised aluminium and brushed 316 stainless steel. These materials are robust, solid and impact resistant, withstand salt water, UV and harsh cleaning agents, and stay reliable for many years.

  • Robust and solid: a solid metal plate that shrugs off knocks and vibration
  • Reliable: laser-engraved labels that never peel or wear off
  • Durable: corrosion resistant and built for continuous use at sea
  • And good-looking: a premium, technical finish that suits any helm
Bare aluminium panel with illuminated buttonsBlack anodised aluminium switch panel with toggle switches and red indicator lightsStainless steel dashboard with cut-outs and fitted switch panel

Designed with the crew

In operational use, a panel has to be understood in seconds. We work with the people who will use it to define grouping, colours and labels, and we can include blackout modes, guarded switches and spare positions for future equipment.

Approved designs are stored, so fleets receive identical panels across every vessel and replacements are a single order away.

KNRM lifeboat console with VHF radio and switch panel

Discuss your requirements

Contact us to discuss specifications, quantities and delivery schedules.