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Vestdavit AS

PLD-5000 and PLD-4000

The Vestdavit PLD-5000/PLD-4000 are diesel‑powered davit systems designed to launch lifeboats or life rafts quickly and safely, featuring an integrated winch and a GFRP (glass‑fiber reinforced plastic) hull.

Vestdavit AS PLD-5000 and PLD-4000
Persons capacity per SOLAS certification
Capacity
Crew Evacuation / Safety
Medium

Components & Design

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Technical Data

imo approved True

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Common failures & inspection points

●Release hook Mechanismus Korrosion/Blockierung — KRITISCHER Sicherheitsfehler
●Diesel engine start failure due to lack of regular testing
●GRP hull osmotic blistering with prolonged water contact
●Scavenge air system valve failure
●Safety belt/harness aging due to UV/weather

Service & Maintenance

Engine test weekly (min. 5 min). Release hook maintenance annually by approved service (SOLAS MSC.402(96)). GRP hull inspection at docking. 5-year basic survey.

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Replacement Parts

Spare parts via Vestdavit AS or authorized distributors. Lead time: 2-6 weeks.

DNV type approval

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MEDB0000530
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