SOLAS requirements for totally enclosed lifeboats
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A-Frame davit is A-shaped rigid frame structure delivers high structural rigidity, stable lifting performance and compact deck layout, complying fully with global maritime mandatory codes for shipboard rescue craft deployment.
A-Frame Fast Rescue Boat Davit, adopting hydraulic power + gravity emergency launch design, it can rapidly deploy FRB for man overboard rescue and emergency evacuation even under vessel power failure. Fitted with complete safety interlock systems, this davit is certified by major IACS classification societies, widely applicable to cargo ships, passenger vessels, offshore platforms and marine service craft.
In accordance with IMO Resolution MSC.81(70), as amended, Part1, Regulation 8.1
| Model | A14 | A18 | A27 | AC27 | A30 |
| Type | A-Frame Davit | ||||
| SWL | 14 KN | 18 KN | 27 KN | 27 KN | 30 KN |
| Max. Recovery Load | 14 KN | 18 KN | 27 KN | 27 KN | 30 KN |
| Min. Lowering Load | 5 KN | 5 KN | 5 KN | 5 KN | 10 KN |
| Lifting Speed | ≥18 m/min | ≥18 m/min | ≥48 m/min | ≥18 m/min | ≥18 m/min |
| Launching Speed | 40~60 m/min | 40~60 m/min | 50~78 m/min | ≥18 m/min (Elec.)
48~60 m/min (Acc.) |
40~60 m/min |
| Hydraulic System Working Pressure | / | 16 MPa | 18 MPa | 16 MPa | 18 MPa |
| Allowable Working Inclination | Trim 20°, Heel 20° | Trim 10°, Heel 20° | Trim 20°, Heel 20° | Trim 10°, Heel 20° | Trim 10°, Heel 20° |
| Steel Wire Rope (anti-rotation) | 18×19-16-1870 | 18×19-16-1870 | 18×19-18-1870 | 18×19-18-1870 | 18×19-18-1870 |