The NSSR The Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue (Norwegian: Redningsselskapet or Norsk Selskab til Skibbrudnes Redning) was founded on 9 July 1891 with the sole purpose of saving lives and property at sea. Since its inception over 6,300 individuals and 3,400 vessels have been rescued and over half a million people have been assisted by the rescue boats and crews of the […]
RS79 & the NSSR RS79 “Paul Johansen” is one of 13 very similar rescue boats built between 1963 and 1972. At just under 23 meters and built to ice-class certification, RS79 is a robust vessel built to reliably withstand high seas and inclement weather. Paul Johansen was built by Smedvik mek. verksted and launched in 1970. She […]
Entering Private Service RS79 “Paul Johansen” entered private service in the mid-1990s when it was purchased by Bob Grant, of Bainbridge Island, Washington, USA. Bob, an engineer by trade, spent a number of years working with gifted craftspeople to turn the very utilitarian small ship into a remarkable private vessel. Bob used the boat both privately and […]
MVPJ Accommodations & Entertainment MV Paul Johansen has retained all of its robustness but has evolved into an extremely comfortable world cruiser with a variety of luxuries and toys: Main Salon and Gallery The main salon and gallery are open plan and spacious. The galley includes granite counters; stainless appliances by Miele, Samsung and Lang; and […]
