Marine Equipment #4532351

We offer totally enclosed lifeboats that are designed and tested in accordance with the latest IMO/SOLAS regulations and with new on-load release hooks approved according to resolution MSC.320 (89), and resolution MSC.321 (89) which are better secured against accidental release. They come in two versions, tanker or dry cargo.

A free-fall lifeboat is the fastest way of escaping from a vessel/platform in emergencies. They simply slide out from a ramp onboard and hit the water well away from the ship or installation with a high positive forward motion. These boats comply with the latest IMO/SOLAS regulations and come in tanker and drycargo versions.

Partially enclosed lifeboats are used primarily on passenger vessels, cruise lines, and ferry operators where user friendliness and high boat capacity are priorities. Needless to say, they comply with the latest IMO/SOLAS regulations and come with new on-load release hooks as required by the IMO.

This type of davit is used to lower lifeboats with the help of the boats weight. The davit is designed for lowering the lifeboat in a continuous motion as turning out and lowering are both driven by gravity.

Free-Fall Davits usually are deck mounted, placed at the stern of the ship, comprise of a launch ramp, bottom frame, and an A- frame to launch and recover the compatible lifeboat.

Rig davit systems comprise two fixed arms and an electrically powered winch. These davits use the weight of the boat to lower it into the water, independent of external power supply.

Rescue boat davits, single arm or A-frame, are freestanding deck mounted davits designed for safe and efficient launching and retrieval of rescue boats, and in some cases liferafts.

SHMs range of ThrowOver-BoardLiferafts are manufactured to the highest quality standards, under close supervision of international classification societies.Inflatable Liferafts in India are manufactured by SHM Group to provide the best quality and service in the world.

Standard SOLAS Liferafts are available in capacity of 6, 10, 15, 20 & 25 persons to suit vessels safety plan and are designed to function in adverse sea conditions(-30C+60C).

The units are packed in sturdy waterproof fibre glass containers to protect the Liferafts againts sunlight and extreme weather conditions.

Geminis are light weight, compact in size when stored, highly durable, and can be launched from all major types of vessels. Our Gemini boats are Indias first which comply to the new Navy NCD specification ISO 6185-3:2014, and approved by international classification society RINA.