Freefall Lifeboat · Lifesaving Appliances (LSA)
12 DKF+, 16 DKF+, 20 DKF+, 20 DKF+GN, 25 DKF+, 35 DKF+,12 DKF+S30, 16 DKF+S30, 20 DKF+GN S30, 20 DKF+S30, 25 DKF+S30, 35 DKF+S30, 12 DKF+ E, 16 DKF+E, 20 DKF+E, 25 DKF+E, 35 DKF+E by Viking Life-Saving Equipment A/S. DNV MED certificate MEDB00001JC.
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| On-load release gear overhaul and load test | 5 years, per SOLAS/MSC.1/Circ.1206 |
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| Annual lifeboat and davit/launch appliance survey | 12 months |
| Engine servicing (oil, filters, coolant) | per engine maker's schedule, typically 12 months or a set running-hour figure |
| Battery replacement | typically 2-4 years depending on battery type - confirm against onboard maintenance plan |
| Combined free-fall launch and load test | 5 years, aligned with release gear overhaul - confirm against flag/class requirement |
| On-load release hook proof load | must sustain 1.1x SWL static proof load without deformation or cracking at the 5-yearly test - confirm against the release gear's own test certificate |
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| Falls/release wire condition | renew on broken wires, kinking or corrosion beyond the wire rope maker's discard criteria - confirm against the specific wire's data sheet |
Ranges are typical for this design class. Always confirm against the manufacturer documentation for your serial number.
Reviewed at annual LSA survey - class checks release gear test records against the 5-year interval, davit/winch brake condition, engine start reliability, and that MED/wheelmark certification remains valid for the fitted configuration.
Estimated lifetime: Not meaningfully measured in running hours - freefall lifeboats are life-limited by condition and the 5-yearly release gear/load test regime rather than engine hours; hull and structure commonly remain in service 20-25 years subject to passing survey, confirm against Viking's own guidance.
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