Freefall Lifeboat · Lifesaving Appliances (LSA)
Regular maintenance is crucial for ensuring the reliability and safety of the FSAR 40/3.5 HS from Fassmer Schiffsservice GmbH & Co. KG. This crew evacuation and safety equipment is SOLAS certified for personnel capacity and meets DNV approval standards. Maintenance protocols include weekly engine tests for at least five minutes and annual servicing of the release hook mechanism by an approved service provider. The GRP hull requires visual inspection at each docking, and a thorough examination every five years. Common issues that may arise include corrosion and blockage of the release hook mechanism, diesel motor start failure due to infrequent testing, osmotic blistering in the GRP hull from prolonged water exposure, and failure of the air supply system valve. Spare parts are available from Fassmer Schiffsservice GmbH & Co. KG or authorized distribution partners with a lead time of 2 to 6 weeks.
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Weekly engine test run (min. 5 min). Release hook servicing annually by an approved service provider (SOLAS MSC.402(96)). GRP hull inspection at docking. Five-year thorough examination.
Spare parts via Fassmer Schiffsservice GmbH & Co. KG or authorised distribution partners. Lead time: 2-6 weeks.
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