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PL-2501

Davit System (Lifeboat/Raft) · Lifesaving Appliances (LSA)

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Persons capacity per SOLAS certificationCapacity
Crew Evacuation / SafetyMedium
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On a typical crew evacuation scenario, the Vestdavit PL-2501 plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe departure of personnel during emergencies. This equipment is certified by SOLAS and approved by DNV for medium-scale crew safety operations. Regular maintenance, including weekly engine test runs and annual release hook servicing, are essential to prevent common failures such as corrosion or blockage of the release mechanism, and engine start issues due to lack of regular testing. Inspection of the GRP hull for osmotic blistering is necessary during dock periods, and a thorough examination every five years ensures continued reliability. Spare parts should be sourced through authorized distribution partners, with a lead time of 2-6 weeks.

Specifications

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IMO ApprovedYes
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Service

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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.

Inspection

Common failures & inspection points

Spares

Replacement Parts

Spare parts notes

Spare parts via Vestdavit AS or authorised distribution partners. Lead time: 2-6 weeks.

Classification

DNV type approval

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CertificateMEDB00004GX
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