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2026 University Design Project

Rescue Jet.

Rescue Jet is a concept rescue boat designed for fast emergency response on the water, combining speed, visibility, stability, and purposeful form.

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4 Weeks

Solo Project

Project Brief

Design a rapid-response rescue boat that improves emergency access, visibility, and support during water-based rescue situations.

What if rescue could reach you in seconds, not minutes?

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The design must give users clear, strong areas to hold onto in stressful water conditions.

The boat must reach people quickly while using an enclosed impeller system to reduce exposed moving parts in the water.

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Research

MARKET OPTIONS

Once the main problems were identified, existing solutions were analyzed to better understand the current market and design opportunities.

Dolphin 1
Fast flotation support, but still relies on the swimmer holding on.
Grip dependent
Limited support
Rescue Life Sled
Stable rescue platform, but still depends on a rescuer towing or controlling it.
Fast on the water, but too large and risky near rocks, crowds, or swimmers.
Needs operator, Slower response
FZBlue R1 Rescue Boat
Fast remote rescue support, but the bulky ring-like form feels awkward and less human-centered.
Bulky profile
Grip dependent

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Key Insights

Reach Victims In Seconds

Enclosed propulsion moves safely

Most rescue tools rely on swimmers, boards, or slow-moving equipment to reach someone in the water. In emergency situations, those extra seconds matter, so Rescue Jet focuses on getting flotation, grip, and support to the person faster while keeping the propulsion safer through an enclosed impeller system.

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Too Dangerous Up Close

Jet skis can be risky near rocks, crowds, or the person being rescued because their size and speed can create impact danger.

Too Dangerous Up Close

Jet skis can be risky near rocks, crowds, or the person being rescued because their size and speed can create impact danger.

Requires Too Much Strength

Many rescue devices depend on the swimmer holding on tightly, even when they may already be tired, panicked, or fatigued.

Requires Too Much Strength

Many rescue devices depend on the swimmer holding on tightly, even when they may already be tired, panicked, or fatigued.

Slow Human Reach

Traditional rescue often relies on a lifeguard physically reaching the person first, which can take too long when every second matters.

Slow Human Reach

Traditional rescue often relies on a lifeguard physically reaching the person first, which can take too long when every second matters.

Features

Defining Rescue Jet’s Purpose

Built for Critical Seconds.

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Faster Response

Rescue Jet brings support to the swimmer in seconds, reducing the time it takes for help to reach them

Faster Response

Rescue Jet brings support to the swimmer in seconds, reducing the time it takes for help to reach them

Safer Close Access

Its smaller body and enclosed impeller allow it to get closer without the same impact risk as larger rescue vehicles.

Safer Close Access

Its smaller body and enclosed impeller allow it to get closer without the same impact risk as larger rescue vehicles.

Safer Close Access

Its smaller body and enclosed impeller allow it to get closer without the same impact risk as larger rescue vehicles.

Safer Close Access

Its smaller body and enclosed impeller allow it to get closer without the same impact risk as larger rescue vehicles.

Stable Rescue Platform

The board-like form lets tired or panicked swimmers lie down on it instead of relying only on grip strength.

Stable Rescue Platform

The board-like form lets tired or panicked swimmers lie down on it instead of relying only on grip strength.

Stable Rescue Platform

The board-like form lets tired or panicked swimmers lie down on it instead of relying only on grip strength.

Stable Rescue Platform

The board-like form lets tired or panicked swimmers lie down on it instead of relying only on grip strength.

Sketching

INITAL IDEATION

Exploring rescue board forms that balance speed, stability, and safe support for emergency response on the water.

PROTOTYPING

Exploring hull forms that help Rescue Jet stay stable, balanced, and controlled while supporting a swimmer during rescue.

The integrated navigation light helps Rescue Jet stay visible in rough surf, low light, and chaotic rescue conditions, making it easier for swimmers and responders to track.

Protected Impeller Drive

The enclosed impeller design allows Rescue Jet to move quickly while reducing exposed moving parts in the water, making it safer around swimmers during rescue.

Soft-Edge Safety Hull

The rotomolded hull has soft, rounded edges with no sharp corners, making Rescue Jet safer to use around swimmers in rough water conditions.

Built for Critical Seconds

Speed meets swimmer safety.

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