Description

Gravity Telescope Type Davit – Telescoping Launch System for Compact Marine Installations

The Gravity Telescope Type Davit from CMEC FJCN is a cutting-edge lifeboat launching solution, specially engineered for vessels and offshore platforms that require compact installation and high reliability. Utilizing a telescopic beam design, this davit can extend outward during deployment and retract neatly into its stowed position—making it an ideal solution where space constraints are critical.

Designed to launch Totally Enclosed Lifeboats, Partially Enclosed Lifeboats, and Rescue Boats, the system employs gravity as its primary launching force, backed by hydraulic or manual winch recovery systems. The telescopic motion allows for maximum flexibility in tight deck areas, without compromising stability or safety.

This system is widely used on container vessels, oil tankers, FPSOs, passenger ships, and platform supply vessels (PSVs). Its strong mechanical structure and flexible deployment mechanism allow it to deliver safe, efficient, and fully compliant evacuation.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Telescopic arm structure – maximizes deployment range without large footprint

• Gravity-powered launch system – ensures operation without external power

• Compact when stowed – perfect for restricted deck spaces

• Manual and hydraulic winch recovery – reliable and easy to use

• Smooth telescopic extension – low maintenance and shock-resistant

• Corrosion-resistant materials – built for marine and offshore environments

• SOLAS, IMO, and LSA Code compliant

The Gravity Telescope Type Davit consists of a multi-section telescopic beam, slewing base, launching winch, rope drum, hydraulic system (optional), and shock-absorbing launch control unit. The gravity mechanism ensures rapid deployment, while the telescopic function enables boats to clear the ship’s structure before descent.

Technical Specifications:

• Working Load Capacity: 20–40 kN

• Lowering Speed: 0.3–1.0 m/s (load-dependent)

• Beam Type: Multi-stage telescopic steel arm

• Drive Mode: Gravity descent, hydraulic/manual hoisting

• Material: Marine-grade structural steel or stainless steel

• Surface Finish: Anti-corrosion epoxy primer with marine polyurethane topcoat

• Operating Temperature: –20°C to +45°C

• Standards: SOLAS, LSA Code, MSC.81(70), ISO 9001

• Certifications: CCS, ABS, DNV, BV, LR, NK

Built for extreme reliability, this davit system undergoes rigorous factory testing to simulate full-load and emergency launches. CMEC FJCN provides installation support, crew training, and long-term service options to ensure safe operation. The telescopic system is engineered to minimize maintenance while maximizing service life.

This is the ideal solution for vessels requiring high-performance launching in a compact form, without compromising safety or compliance.