![]() ![]() Designed for rapid evacuation, VIKING Norsafe free-fall lifeboats are extensively tested to ensure reliable performance in the harshest conditions. While we have taken utmost care to be as factual as possible, readers/ users are advised to verify the exact text and content of the Regulation from the original source/ issuing Authority. VIKING Norsafe free-fall lifeboats protect the lives of seafarers on board tankers, bulk carriers and container vessels worldwide. Download the specifications and general arrangement drawings of our different types of cargo version freefall lifeboats below. PALFINGER’s free-fall lifeboat davits are designed for long time operations under extreme circumstances in a highly corrosive marine environment. The drop height ranges from 16 meters to 25 meters, depending on the size of the vessel. This Technical Circular and the material contained in it is provided only for the purpose of supplying current information to the reader and not as an advice to be relied upon by any person. The cargo version of freefall lifeboats are available in different sizes with capacities ranging from 16 up to 75 persons. 19/001.rev1-Freefall Lifeboat Release System Modification Owners and operators with above GEPA (G-FFF1, G-FFF1-FP, G-FFF2, G-FFF2-FP, G-FFF3, G-FFF3-FP) type freefall lifeboats are advised to contact GEPA and Recognized Organization to arrange for modifications to be done under survey, by an approved service supplier, in accordance with applicable requirements.These modifications are to be carried out by an approved service supplier in accordance with the manufacturer’s modification procedure (GFFRM-01-DOC-06-REV01). The types of GEPA free fall lifeboat that requires modifications are G-FFF1, G-FFF1-FP, G-FFF2, G-FFF2-FP, G-FFF3, G-FFF3-FP. 6.5.1 A lifeboat designed for free-fall launching should be subjected to test launches conducted from the height at which the lifeboat is intended to be stowed taking into account conditions of unfavourable list and trim, unfavourable locations of the centre of gravity, and extreme conditions of load.In view of above manufacturer has issued a service bulletin No.19/001.rev.1 (copy attached) providing information about the need to modify the release mechanism activation systems installed on the below types of Freefall Lifeboat.Inc found not meeting with the independent condition as required by the LSA Code. ![]() During Port State Control (PSC) Inspection, the release mechanism freefall lifeboat manufactured by GEPA- Fiberglass Industry & Trade Co. ![]()
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