FREE FALL FROM DANGER
The free-fall lifeboat is quickly becoming a common lifesaving appliance for cargo ships, tankships and offshore facilities. These systems slide down a short inclined ramp and fall freely into the sea with all the occupants on board. Because of the increase in safety they represent compared to conventional lifeboats, the free-fall boats are accepted by most maritime regulatory authorities, who have developed design and certification criteria for them. This article outlines the origins of the free-fall lifeboat. The launch and ride of the lifeboat are described and future developments are discussed.
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Supplemental Notes:
- Proc Marine Safety Council USCG, v 52 n 4, July-Aug 1995, p 26 [4 p, 7 fig]
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Authors:
- Nelson, J K
- Publication Date: 1995
Language
- English
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Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00717456
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Mar 4 1996 12:00AM