摘要 |
<p>A lifeboat system for a surface vessel, comprising davits (4, 6), control/release devices (9), and possible power devices (9') for davits (4, 6) and lines (8) for lowering of a lifeboat (1) to the surface. The novel features of the lifeboat system comprise: a preferably U-shaped main frame/cassette (3) comprising a horizontal main beam (30) in the inner rear edge with one horizontally extending fixed telescope part (40, 60) of the davits (4, 6) arranged in either end of the main beam (30), with the main frame/cassette (3) being arranged to in the lifeboat's ready stored position essentially to surround the lifeboat's (10) bow, stern and one side, telescoping outer davit beams (41, 61) arranged for running between an entirely contracted position and an extended position on the inner fixed telescope parts (40, 60) so that the lifeboat (1) is guided through an opening (21, 21') to an evacuation/boarding position outside a ship's side (114) and with the main frame/cassette (3) being arranged for placement of the entire lifeboat system as a unit in a lifeboat storage room (20) in a vessel, preferably via an opening (21, 21') in the ship's side (114).</p> |