The ÖK Hull
The story of how Rafnar Maritime came to be, and what drives us
Innovation through
ingenuity & 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.
Master of all Conditions
Our patented technology offers an amazing hull in regard to slamming. With an incredible 82% reduction in hazardous slamming and a 95% reduction in slamming overall compared to the traditional Deep-V Hull designs — the OK Hull is shaped by our lifelong experience of cruising the dark and uninviting waters of the Northern Atlantic.
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.
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.
PRECISION PERFORMANCE WITHOUT COMPROMISING SPEED AND IMMEDIATE HANDLING RESPONSE.
Significantly minimizing the detrimental effects of wave slamming impacts, through its unrivaled seaworthiness, stability, and comfort, the ÖK Hull redefines the accepted fundamentals of seakeeping.
