A Frame Rescue Boat Davit
The A-frame rescue boat davit, also known as a rescue boat launching appliance, is a luffing-type davit designed for gravity launching and powered recovery of rescue boats and fast rescue boats. It is suitable for launching, recovering, and storing (fast) rescue boats. Available in electric and hydraulic models, the hydraulic type features a wave compensation system (tension system) to ensure safe recovery in rough seas.
Overview
Approval standard
Regulations 4 and 34, Chapter III of International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as Amended.
Chapter I and VI of International Life-saving Appliance Code, as amended by MSC.218(82) and MSC.425(98).
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).
Chapter 15 of Safety Code for Fixed Platform at Sea(2000)
Types
1. Electric-type: with electric winch
2. Hydraulic type: with constant tension anti-pendulum system.
Model | S.W.L | Notes |
NM30 | 30KN | Hydraulic type |
NMAR30 | 30KN | Electric-type |
NMAR60 | 60KN | Electric-type |
A30 | 30KN | Electric-type |
H35 | 35KN | Electric-type |
NPT/BEC2 | 19KN | - |
NPT/BEC3 | 30KN | - |
NPT18/27DR | 30KN | - |