KNRM will replace the Valentijn-class lifeboats for the new Van Wijk-class in the coming years. The Van Wijk boats are named after Riet and Jan van Wijk, the testators who left money for the construction of the first boat in this series.
In places along the coast where there is no port, KNRM has mobile rescue stations; lifeboats that are launched with a vehicle and trailer, via the beach.