SOLAS requirements for totally enclosed lifeboats
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Totally Enclosed Lifeboats are suitable for passenger vessels, large cargo ships and platforms, designed for safe evacuation with full enclosure, protecting occupants from harsh conditions.
In accordance with recommendation on testing of Life-saving Appliances, IMO Res. MSC.81(70) Part 1, as amended by IMO Res. MSC.226(82), IMO Res. MSC.274(85), IMO Res. MSC.321(89), IMO Res. MSC.323(89), IMO MSC/Circ.1006 and IMO MSC.481(102) – Type II.
Totally Enclosed Lifeboat | WJB50C | WJB50F | WJ57C | WJ57F | WJ58C | WJ58F | WJ75C | WJ75F | WJ85C | WJ85F |
Length overall | 4.90m | 4.90m | 5.70m | 5.70m | 5.80m | 5.80m | 7.50m | 7.50m | 8.50m | 8.50m |
Beam | 2.20m | 2.20m | 2.30m | 2.30m | 2.70m | 2.70m | 2.86m | 2.86m | 3.30m | 3.30m |
Height | 1.0m | 1.0m | 1.15m | 1.15m | 1.15m | 1.15m | 1.15m | 1.15m | 1.25m | 1.25m |
Freeboard | 0.33m | 0.33m | 0.41m | 0.41m | 0.33m | 0.33m | 0.35m | 0.35m | 0.35m | 0.35m |
Max. Capacity(Lifeboat) | 26 Pers | 26 Pers | 30 Pers | 30 Pers | 45 Pers | 45 Pers | 68 Pers | 68 Pers | 90 Pers | 90 Pers |
Max. Capacity(Rescue Boat) | 6 Pers | 6 Pers | 6 Pers | 6 Pers | 6 Pers | 6 Pers | 6 Pers | 6 Pers | 6 Pers | 6 Pers |
Full Loaded Weight(Lifeboat) | 4255kg | 4550kg | 4748kg | 5086kg | 6432.5kg | 6712.5kg | 8830kg | 9110 | 11825kg | 12125kg |
Hull Material | Fire-retardant G.F.R. | Fire-retardant G.F.R. | Fire-retardant G.F.R. | Fire-retardant G.F.R. | Fire-retardant G.F.R. | Fire-retardant G.F.R. | Fire-retardant G.F.R. | Fire-retardant G.F.R. | Fire-retardant G.F.R. | Fire-retardant G.F.R. |
Engine | 380J-3 | 380J-3 | 380J-3 | 380J-3 | 380J-3 | 380J-3 | 380J-3 | 380J-3 | 380J-3 | 380J-3 |
Output | 20.6kW | 20.6kW | 20.6kW | 20.6kW | 20.6kW | 20.6kW | 20.6kW | 20.6kW | 20.6kW | 20.6kW |
Fuel Tank | 185L | 185L | 185L | 185L | 185L | 185L | 190L | 190L | 220L | 220L |
Speed | ≥6knots | ≥6knots | ≥6knots | ≥6knots | ≥6knots | ≥6knots | ≥6knots | ≥6knots | ≥6knots | ≥6knots |
Hook Distance | 4.50m | 4.50m | 5.30m | 5.30m | 5.50m | 5.50m | 7.10m | 7.10m | 8.00m | 8.00m |
Release Mechanism SWL | 40KN | 40KN | 40KN | 40KN | 40KN | 40KN | 63KN | 63KN | 65KN | 65KN |
Sprinkler System | / | 100m³/h | / | 100m³/h | / | 100m³/h | / | 100m³/h | / | 100m³/h |
Air System | / | 45L x 3 | / | 45L x 3 | / | 45L x 3 | / | 45L x 3 | / | 45L x 3 |
Loose Equipment | According to SOLAS | According to SOLAS | According to SOLAS | According to SOLAS | According to SOLAS | According to SOLAS | According to SOLAS | According to SOLAS | According to SOLAS | According to SOLAS |
Applicable | Cargo Ships and Passenger Vessels | Oil Tankers and Platforms | Cargo Ships and Passenger Vessels | Oil Tankers and Platforms | Cargo Ships and Passenger Vessels | Oil Tankers and Platforms | Cargo Ships and Passenger Vessels | Oil Tankers and Platforms | Cargo Ships and Passenger Vessels | Oil Tankers and Platforms |
Certificate | MED or CCS | MED or CCS | MED or CCS | MED or CCS | MED or CCS | MED or CCS | MED or CCS | MED or CCS | MED or CCS | MED or CCS |