Innovation through ingenuity and experience
Throughout much of Iceland’s history, the North Atlantic Ocean that washes its shores, has been the country’s primary source of income. Icelanders treat the ocean —an often unforgiving place where survival is key— with great respect. The Icelandic survival instinct is the main inspiration behind the ÖK Hull, which is designed to be an all-purpose, resilient and secure platform, capable of tackling the most extreme marine environments.
Crew safety and health above all
Boats and equipment can be replaced. It is the passengers and crew that matter and keeping them safe has always been in the core of our business. The revolutionary ÖK Hull is our foundation and with its dramatic decrease in slamming impact it directly affects wellbeing and safety on board. Minimized risk of injury or seasickness, and the ability to return operation-ready and safe to shore in severe weather conditions, are the primary reasons why professionals and leisure owners alike choose Rafnar, and what truly sets us apart from the competition.
Dramatic reduction in slamming
When every second counts
The ÖK Hull’s inherent abilities help hold constant speed in rough conditions and result in significantly reduced travel time. Without frequently having to adjust course due to bad weather along with its agility and incredible speed of turn radius, the ÖK Hull brings unrivaled seakeeping performance in all conditions. Professional operators will know the impact of sliding or hooking in high speed turns or the loss of vision when accelerating to the plane. With the ÖK Hull these problems are minimized and the crew can focus on the task at hand.
Maintenance is the long term cost
Vessel and equipment maintenance will always be the primary cost of ownership. With the ÖK Hull’s reduction in all different types of slamming, the long term health of both the superstructure and equipment is dramatically improved.
What Professionals Say
Hear what professionals and opinion leaders are saying about their experience with Rafnar and the ÖK Hull
The Ök Hull, from idea to reality
Össur Kristinsson begins development
The founder and creator of the ÖK Hull builds the first model for towing tanks.
First sailable prototype created
Water-tank tests in Vienna yield promising results and the first prototype is built out of wood.
First fiberglass prototype built
Next step in creating a viable product taken. A fiberglass prototype is built in Norway.
First Rafnar boat built
The first production hull built by Rafnar ehf. in Iceland.
First production hull built by Rafnar Hellas
The first hull built out of Iceland is made by Rafnar Hellas, the Rafnar Maritime partner in Greece.
ÖK Hull 2021 released
Reduction in spray and even better seakeeping! Research and development are what put Rafnar on the map, and what we believe will keep us there. The 2021 ÖK hull, a refinement that reduces spray and improves the hulls already unrivaled seakeeping, is launched.
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