Redningsselskapet wanted to contribute with what we do best; an efficient sea rescue.
Early summer 2015, Redningsselskapet offered Norwegian and European governments a rescue boat. On July 26 the rescue vessel «Peter Henry von Koss» was inserted in the rescue work in waters between Turkey and the Greek island of Lesvos.
The rescue vessel is part of the Frontex operation Poseidon. In addition to border monitoring, the mission also includes search and rescue operations. The Norwegian Criminal Investigation Service, NCIS has the operational responsibility for the Norwegian contribution. The vessel is manned by crews from Redningsselskapet, Norwegian police officers and a representative of the Greek authorities. «Peter Henry von Koss« is equipped with extra rafts which can take up to 150 people in total, in addition to a life boat and rescue scooter.
The mission will last until summer 2016.
