SOLAS requirements for totally enclosed lifeboats
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SOLAS requests all vessels are required to perform proof load testing of their lifeboat’s launching appliances and on-load release gear to 110% of its rated capacity at intervals not exceeding 5 years.
Model | Volume | Max. Diameter | Filled Height | Material Weight |
SWL-1t | 1 m3 | 1.3 m | 2.4 m | 40 kg |
SWL -2t | 2 m3 | 1.6 m | 3.1 m | 50 kg |
SWL -3t | 3 m3 | 1.8 m | 3.4 m | 60 kg |
SWL -5t | 5 m3 | 2.3 m | 3.6 m | 89 kg |
SWL -10t | 10 m3 | 2.8 m | 4.1 m | 109 kg |
SWL -20t | 15 m3 | 3.0 m | 4.5 m | 140 kg |
SWL -25t | 25 m3 | 3.8 m | 6.4 m | 229 kg |
SWL -35t | 35 m3 | 4.4 m | 7.5 m | 320 kg |
SWL -50t | 50 m3 | 4.8 m | 8.5 m | 370 kg |
SWL -100t | 100 m3 | 5.9 m | 9.5 m | 780 kg |