pelastusvenemiehistö
Pelastusvenemiehistö is the crew of a rescue boat in Finland’s maritime safety system. The term refers to both professional and volunteer crews who operate rescue boats in coastal areas, harbors, and inland waters as part of the country’s search and rescue network.
Typical duties include maintaining readiness and conducting patrols, responding to distress calls, performing water rescues, towing
Organisation and governance: Pelastusvene crews operate under municipal rescue services (pelastuslaitokset) and, in many cases, volunteer
History: Lifeboat operations have roots in 19th-century volunteer rescue efforts and have evolved into integrated components
Equipment and training: Members work with a range of rescue boats—from small rigid-hulled craft to larger rescue