H20 RELEASE UNITS

When you buy a Hammar H20 Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU), you don't just get the market's best-selling release unit. You also get a sample of our long history and tradition of safety at sea. Hammar has by far the broadest product range on the market.

Update: HM-0495, Change of color of wrap

October 7, 2025

To harmonise with the new EU battery directives, the wrap, around battery HM-0495 is changing from blue…

Meet us at METS in Amsterdam 18-20th of November!

September 23, 2025

Join us at METS in Amsterdam from November 18-20.  We invite you to visit us at our…

SAFETY ALERT: Refurbished H20 found in Nigeria

March 11, 2025

Dear Valued Customer, We have recently become aware that refurbished versions of our H20 Hydrostatic Release Unit…

SAVING LIVES AT SEA FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS

The Hammar H20 is the best-selling hydrostatic release unit in the world and it has been saving lives on the oceans for more than 30 years. Its safe, reliable and simple design has earned it more worldwide approval than any other unit.

The H20 needs no annual service, maintenance or spare parts. You simply install a new one and dispose of the old one after service life is at end.