"> Vanguard / Survival Systems International (Canada) TEMPSC / Freefall Lifeboat

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Vanguard / Survival Systems International (Canada)

TEMPSC / Freefall Lifeboat

Vanguard/Survival Systems International is a Canadian lifeboat manufacturer, particularly widespread on Canadian and US-American offshore platforms and FPSOs. TEMPSC (Totally Enclosed Motor Propelled Survival Craft) is the standard designation in the offshore industry for enclosed lifeboats.

Vanguard / Survival Systems International (Canada) TEMPSC / Freefall Lifeboat

20-60 Persons

Capacity

Crew Evacuation

Medium

Components & Design

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Technical Data

type Totally Enclosed Motor Propelled Survival Craft (TEMPSC)

variant count approx 3

period start year 1985

drive type Diesel Engine

construction GRP hull, TEMPSC/Freefall, fire-protected

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Common failures & inspection points

●Release hook issues

●Engine maintenance neglect

●Hull osmosis

●Fire protection spray system failure

Service & Maintenance

Standard SOLAS/CAPP maintenance. Fire protection system test quarterly. Offshore regulatory requirements (CAPP, NMD).

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Replacement Parts

Survival Systems International (Dartmouth, NS, Canada). Lead time: 4-8 weeks.

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