What does RV stand for?

Rescue Vessel

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Samples in periodicals archive:

One person taken aboard a rescue vessel died, Home Affairs Minister Brendan O'Connor said.

Rescue under way after boat sinks off Australia

These latest vessels are part of a [pounds sterling]130 million investment programme in the group s North Star Shipping fleet which commenced in 2003 and represents the largest investment in North Sea emergency response and rescue vessels by a British company.

United Kingdom: Craig Group s latest newbuilds on long-term charter ...

He said some panic-stricken passengers jumped into the sea even before rescue vessels could arrive.

People jumped overboard in fear

But the area is remote, and it could still be many hours before the first rescue vessel arrives.

Air crash site found as victims are named

Three people are on the ETAP Platform and a further 15 are on the Caledonian Victory rescue vessel.

18 rescued after helicopter ditches in sea

The crew reached Spain, on board their rescue vessel and headed straight to Malaga Airport for flights home and a tearful reunion with their families.

Scuppered by a whale; Hazard of the deep: A leaping whale Set fair: ...

Two inshore rescue vessels from Greencastle went to the scene as well as a Foyle search and rescue boat.

FISHING TEEN SWEPT AWAY AND DROWNED

The Audit Commission has handed an innovation prize to the Merseyside service for the Cool Van, and its new marine rescue vessel.

'Cool Van' wins fire award