Platform Lifeboat Davit

Platform Lifeboat Davit is an offshore life-saving davit system compliant with SOLAS, IMO LSA Code and MODU Code requirements.

  • Simple structure
  • Easy to operate
  • SWL from 70 KN to 185 KN
  • MED or CCS Certificate

The platform lifeboat davit is mainly used to launch the lifeboat by gravity or mechanical force in an emergency, so that personnel can evacuate quickly and safely from the offshore installation. Under normal conditions, it can also recover the lifeboat back to the stowed position for inspection, maintenance and re-stowage.

Description

Introduction:

Platform Lifeboat Davit is designed for launching and recovering fully enclosed lifeboats and rescue boats on offshore platforms, drilling rigs, FPSOs and similar marine installations.

  1. Regulations 4 and 34, Chapter III of International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as Amended.
  2. Chapter I and VI of International Life-saving Appliance Code, as amended by MSC.218(82) and MSC.425(98).
  3. Part 1 and Part 2 of MSC.81(70) Revised Recommendation on Testing of Life-saving Appliance,as amended by MSC.226(82),MSC.427(98) and MSC.472(101).
  4. IMO 2009 MODU Code and its amendments
  5. Chapter 15 of Safety Code for Fixed Platform at Sea(2000)

Tests Carried Out:

In accordance with IMO Resolution MSC.81(70), as amended, Part1, Regulation 8.1

Specification:

Model PL70 PL110 PL185
Type Platform Davit
SWL 70 KN 110 KN 185 KN
Max. Recovery Load 42 KN 60 KN 90 KN
Min. Lowering Load 24 KN 30 KN 45 KN
Allowable Working Inclination Trim 20°, Heel 20° Trim 20°, Heel 20° Trim 20°, Heel 20°
Steel Wire Rope (anti-rotation) 18×19-18-1870 18×19-26-1870 18×19-32-1870