How do you launch the life raft on a ship?

Launching Raft by Davit:

1. Open the lashing and remove the raft container from HRU by opening the manual slip hook or bottle screw arrangement.
2. Tie up the one end of the painter of raft into a strong point at deck.
3. Keep the container in the open and attach the davit hook to the given eye in the canister/ container.

How do I launch my life raft with Davit?

Liferaft launching procedure by davit:

1. Remove ship’s hand rail or gate.
2. Unlash the container for launch, REMEMBER INBOARD mark should be ship side.
3. Lower davit hook and make it lock with lifting shackle.
4. Secure canister or container lines outboard.
5. Secure bowsing line.
6. Pull out approx 5-6 meter of painter line.

How do you upright a life raft?

When an inflatable life raft inflates upside down it may be righted by one person in the following manner:

1. Pull the raft around until the gas bottle is down-wind.
2. Climb onto the inverted floor of the raft.
3. Set your feet on the gas bottle and heave the raft over by pulling on the righting strap.

What are the requirements of life raft as per Solas?

General requirements of SOLAS to liferafts: Each liferaft should be designed in such a way as to withstand the impact of all marine conditions afloat for 30 days. The liferaft should be designed in such a way that when it is immersed in water from a height of 18 m and it and its equipment could work satisfactorily.

What markings are shown on life raft container?

What are the markings on life raft’s container?

• Maker’s name or Trade mark.
• Serial number.
• Date when last serviced.
• Length of painter.
• Maximum permitted height of stowage above water line.
• Type of emergency pack enclosed ( i.e. SOLAS PACK A or SOLAS PACK B)
• Date of manufacture ( month and year )
• Capacity of life raft.

How does a hydrostatic release work on a life raft?

– The Hydrostatic Release Unit acts as a connecting media between life raft container and ship deck, where it is stored. – The HRU comes in action under the pressure of water exerted on HRU when a ship sinks below 4 meter of water level. – The HRU consists of a sharp knife or chisel which is used to cut the strap.

What is davit launched?

The davit launched liferaft is an inflatable type to hang life raft at ship side by launching equipment and go inboard from ship’s deck when inflating and to fall it down on the sea by davit.

What is a life raft davit?

ship davit. PBR 33. Lifting capacity: 3,670 kg. The PBR davit is a freestanding deck mounted gravity pivoting davit consisting of a base frame, davit arm and a winch.

What is the HRU?

HRU is an acronym meaning how are you? The R in HRU is shorthand for the word are.

What is onload and offload release?

Types of lifeboat releases: On load and offload release. There are two types of lifeboat releasing mechanisms- on load and offload. These mechanisms release the boat from the davit, which is attached to a wire or fall by means of a hook. By releasing the hook the lifeboat can be set free to propel away from the ship.

What are the markings on a lifeboat?

The dimensions of the lifeboat and the number of persons which it is permitted to accommodate shall be marked on it in clear permanent characters. The name and port of registry of the ship to which the lifeboat belongs shall be marked on each side of the lifeboat’s bow in block capitals of the roman alphabet.

How to transport a liferaft safely?

Avoid the use of any chemicals. VIKING recommends that the liferaft con­tainer should be transported in horizontal position. Do not place any other equip­ment near or on top of the container during transport, and make sure that it is placed on a smooth surface to prevent scratching of the container surface.

How to maintain the installation on-board the vessel?

Maintaining the installation on-board the vessel It is recommended to inspect the on-board installation at least weekly. In particular, it should be checked that the lashing strap is tight and that the container is properly secured to the cradle. If the lashing strap is slack or loose, tighten it as necessary.

How should I store the valise packed liferaft?

To avoid excessive wear, store the valise securely so that it does not slide back and forth. Valise packed liferafts are made of fabric and MUST be stowed in a dry and easily accessible location at all times and may NOT be stored near oil products such as diesel/gasoline/petrol etc. Improper stowage may cause damage to the liferaft or its contents.