Vanguarde Equipment
Totally Enclosed Lifeboat
SOLAS 86 totally enclosed lifeboat for platform or gravity davit launch, in tanker and dry cargo versions and 4 sizes for up to 150 persons.
Description
Vanguarde's Totally Enclosed Lifeboat is designed and manufactured to SOLAS 86 regulations for emergency evacuation from ships and offshore platforms. It is launched by a cantilevered platform davit or a gravity davit system.
Key features
- Shock-absorbing skate/fenders protect the inboard side of the craft during launching
- Hydraulic on-load hook release mechanism lets the crew release the falls from inside the boat once it is waterborne
- Selected models can also be used as a SOLAS-approved rescue boat, enhancing launch and recovery operations
- Tanker and dry cargo versions in 4 different sizes
- The largest model accommodates up to 150 persons
Applications
- Lifesaving appliance for merchant ships, including tankers and dry cargo vessels
- Evacuation from offshore platforms and offshore construction vessels
Specifications
| Capacity | up to 150 passengers |
|---|---|
| Sizes | 4 |
| Versions | Tanker, dry cargo |
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