About Rafnar

Rafnar ehf. is an Icelandic company, originally founded in 2005 to develop and design the ÖK Hull, a unique hull-and-keel design capable of significantly reducing wave slamming and providing better seakeeping performance. Development of the ÖK Hull took 10 years and involved extensive cooperation with the Icelandic Coast Guard and Icelandic Search and Rescue Association. This collaboration with elite maritime professionals ensured that every aspect of the design was tested and refined under the most demanding real-world conditions.

Their extensive experience in offshore boating operations proved essential throughout Rafnar's rigorous development and prototyping phase, where each design element was methodically tested and refined. When Rafnar first introduced its revolutionary concept beyond Iceland in 2016, the response was exceptional across all sectors—earning enthusiastic acclaim from commercial, recreational, and tactical users alike.

Throughout much of Iceland's history, the North Atlantic Ocean that hammers Iceland's shorelines has been the country's primary source of income. Icelanders treat the ocean with great respect, an often unforgiving place where survival is key. This survival mindset inspired the ÖK Hull's creation—a resilient platform designed to master the most extreme marine environments.