The 47-foot MLB is the standard lifeboat of the United States Coast Guard (USCG). The 47′ MLB is the successor to the 44′ MLB, which were in service from 1963 until 2009.

Nov 27, 2019 · The 47-foot MLB was designed to replace the aging 44-foot MLB as the primary inshore and surf and bar rescue craft under the worst environmental conditions. The craft is self-righting, …

The 47-Foot motor Lifeboat is designed as a first response rescue resource for the Coast Guard in high seas, surf and heavy weather environments.

Our rugged, 47-foot, all-aluminum MLB has proven itself during more than 20 years of service as a platform with unparalleled stability, reliability and survivability.

Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Eric Cealleigh, an instructor at the National Motor Lifeboat School in Ilwaco, Washington, gives a tour of the 47-foot motor lifeboat Tuesday, May...

In a world where technology is constantly evolving, the unsinkable 47-foot Motor Lifeboat remains a steadfast guardian of the seas, operated exclusively by the United States Coast Guard.

The 47-foot Motor Lifeboat (MLB) features a self-righting capability that allows it to recover from a full capsize in under 30 seconds, enabling continued operations immediately after righting.

Maximizing our return on America’s investment, the Coast Guard is extending the service life of the 47 to ensure these assets remain operational for years to come.

The 47′ MLB is designed to weather hurricane force winds and heavy seas, capable of surviving winds up to 60kn, breaking surf up to 6m (20feet) and impacts up to three G's. If the boat should capsize, it …

The 47-foot MLB is the standard lifeboat of the United States Coast Guard (USCG). The 47′ MLB is the successor to the 44′ MLB. At Station Chatham where the new 47-foot boat would draw too much to …