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VIKING Norsafe GES-45

VIKING VIKING Norsafe GES-45 — Freefall lifeboat - Totally enclosed emergency evacuation for ships and offshore installations. The supplied category identifies it as Freefall Lifeboat, and it is normally installed at an assigned embarkation and free-fall launching station with its approved release, securing and recovery arrangements. In that role, its primary purpose is to provide protected emergency evacuation of crew or passengers from the vessel or offshore installation. A free-fall lifeboat differs from conventionally davit-launched craft because it enters the water by gravity along a dedicated launch path, making seating, restraints, release and hull structure especially important. Within the supplied list, neighbouring variants are distinguished by their model designations and naming, while the source does not state further model-specific hardware differences. No additional performance, approval or construction detail is inferred from the model code beyond the information supplied in the source record. For exact ratings, dimensions, settings, capacities, materials and variant-specific limits, refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure.

VIKING VIKING Norsafe GES-45

Components & Design

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Technical Data

capacity persons 60
SOLAS approval True
length m 13.54
weight kg 14500
drop height m 40
beam m 3.58
height m 4.24

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Common failures & inspection points

Engine, battery or fuel-system deterioration causes difficult starting or failure to run during drills
Release-hook, securing or interlock wear causes stiff operation, incorrect indication or unsafe launch readiness
Hull, canopy, window or seal damage causes water ingress or reduced structural or weathertight integrity
Steering or propulsion faults cause poor manoeuvrability, abnormal vibration or loss of thrust after launch
Seat restraints, inventory or communication-equipment deficiencies are noticed during drills or statutory inspection

Service & Maintenance

Inspect hull, canopy, seats and restraints, engine, batteries, fuel, steering, propulsion, release gear, securing arrangements and required equipment. Run the engine and test steering and release functions strictly under approved procedures. Review statutory service, launching and maintenance records. Refer to manufacturer and SOLAS-approved documentation for the exact figure for load, release and maintenance criteria.

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Replacement Parts

Carry engine filters and belts as applicable, battery support items, fuel-system consumables, propulsion service items, approved release-gear parts where permitted, lights and inventory consumables.
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