Davit System (Lifeboat/Raft) · Lifesaving Appliances (LSA)
On a typical shipboard evacuation scenario, crew and passengers are safely lowered to the water using davit systems like the Rhs.L.S.14/3,5-9,9/5,0, which is certified by SOLAS for crew evacuation and safety. Regular maintenance checks include annual functional testing of the on-load release gear (OLRG) with a 1.1 times safe working load test, ensuring proper functionality and preventing corrosion or wear in critical components such as hooks. The wire ropes, crucial for operation, require inspection for kinks, corrosion, and deterioration, with mandatory replacement if more than 10% of the rope length is affected within an 8-day span. The braking system, which includes centrifugal and holding brakes, must be checked for wear and ensure smooth operation at a maximum descent rate of about 36 meters per minute. Comprehensive inspections, including those for structural corrosion, are essential to maintain safety and compliance with SOLAS regulations.
What our service work and the manufacturer documentation say about keeping this model running.
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 Global Davit GmbH or authorised distribution partners. Lead time: 2-6 weeks.
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