Being the leading developer of free-fall lifeboats, PALFINGER MARINE supplies a range that is suitable for typical merchant vessels as well as one that complies even to the strictest level of offshore installations. While providing a safe and fast evacuation, these free-fall lifeboats are designed to comply with all the relevant regulations.
Free-fall lifeboats for offshore applications and merchant vessels
FF1000
- Capacity for 60 people (50 persons, 100 kg each)
- Free-fall height: 36 meters
- Unique combination of positive headway and low G-forces
Strength tested from 47 meters
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FF1200
- Designed according to DNVGL-ST-E406/ NORSOK R-002 & SOLAS standards
- Capacity for 70 people – superior space and comfort
- Free-fall height: 46 meters
- Seats with 5-point seat belts for safety and comfort
- Twin steering position
- Designed for freefall into waves – verification of project specific weather data by CFD simulations
- Maximum strength and safety, minimum deflection
- Unique combination of positive headway and low G-forces
High power engine (280 hp), high speed and high bollard pull
The Neptune free-fall lifeboat series is available in two different versions: cargo or tanker version
NPT FREE-FALL LIFEBOAT SERIES
- Complies with SOLAS regulations
- Free-fall height between 16-30 m
- Capacity from 15-50 people
- Available in two versions: tanker and dry cargo
- Equipment built according to European standards
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
- Platforms of any type
- Drillships
- FPSOs
- Car carriers
- Any large complement ship
- VLCCs
- VLOCs
- LNG-FPSOs
OPTIONS
- Boat heater
- Emergency spring starter
- Engine heater
- Hydraulic starter
- SART (Search and Rescue Transponder)
- EPIRB (Emergency Position Indication Radio Beacon)
- Winterization package