Description

Life Raft Davit – Compact, Reliable Launching System for Marine Life Rafts

The Life Raft Davit from CMEC FJCN is a vital piece of marine safety equipment designed to handle the launching and recovery of inflatable life rafts. Suitable for a wide range of ships—including cargo vessels, offshore platforms, ferries, tankers, and patrol ships—this davit system ensures quick, safe, and reliable evacuation in emergencies.

Featuring a sleek, compact structure, the davit offers space-saving installation without compromising performance. It is engineered to work in extreme marine environments, offering dependable operation in temperatures ranging from –20°C to +50°C. The davit can be manually or electrically operated, and its gravity-based lowering system ensures operational readiness even during a power failure.

The system complies with SOLAS, IMO, and LSA Code regulations, making it fully approved for international maritime use. It is equipped with brake control, automatic limit switches, and a manual override for maximum safety. With easy operation and minimal maintenance, this Life Raft Davit provides long-term peace of mind for shipowners and crews.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Compact, space-saving design – ideal for vessels with limited deck area

• Manual or electric operation – adaptable to various vessel requirements

• Gravity lowering system – ensures launch capability without power

• Corrosion-resistant marine-grade steel construction – built for durability

• Automatic brake and limit switches – enhanced operational safety

• Manual override function – adds redundancy during system failure

• Compatible with a wide range of life raft sizes

• Meets SOLAS, IMO, and LSA Code requirements

The Life Raft Davit ensures the lifeboat or life raft can be deployed quickly and safely, reducing evacuation time in high-pressure situations. It is compatible with inflatable life rafts of 6-person to 50-person capacity and supports both throw-overboard and davit-launched models.

Technical Specifications:

• Safe Working Load: 10–25 kN

• Slewing Angle: 0°–90° (manual or electric)

• Lowering Speed: 0.3 – 1.0 m/s

• Winch System: Manual, electric, or electro-hydraulic

• Material: Marine-grade carbon steel or stainless steel

• Surface Finish: Anti-corrosion epoxy primer and polyurethane coating

• Operating Temperature Range: –20°C to +50°C

• Certification: SOLAS, LSA Code, MSC.81(70), CCS, ABS, BV, DNV, LR

The davit is delivered fully assembled or in easy-to-install modules, complete with technical documentation, certification, training support, and optional on-site commissioning. CMEC FJCN also provides custom configurations to suit vessel-specific layouts and life raft types.