Freefall Lifeboat
medium
Gravity-launched freefall lifeboats for tankers and bulk carriers (SOLAS III/LSA Code)
Known Models (8)
Jiangsu Jiaoyan FF-25
25 persons
· Crew Evacuation
· freefall
persons: 25
type: freefall
solas: True
origin: China
Common Failures:
- • Release hook corrosion
- • Engine starting battery failure
- • Hull gelcoat chalking
Service: CCS approved, competitive pricing, common on Chinese-built newbuilds
Spares: Jiangsu Jiaoyan: Release Hook Wartung nur durch zugelassenes Personal. Motor-Ersatzteile an Bord. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen.
Jiangsu Jiaoyan FF-40
40 persons
· Crew Evacuation
· freefall
persons: 40
type: freefall
solas: True
origin: China
Common Failures:
- • Hook mechanism wear
- • Engine fuel contamination
- • Canopy seal degradation
Service: CCS/LR dual approval available
Spares: Jiangsu Jiaoyan: Release Hook Wartung nur durch zugelassenes Personal. Motor-Ersatzteile an Bord. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen.
Jiangsu Jiaoyan FF-60
60 persons
· Crew Evacuation
· freefall
persons: 60
type: freefall
solas: True
origin: China
Common Failures:
- • Release mechanism stiffness
- • Hull osmosis
- • Battery corrosion
Service: Widely installed on Chinese-built VLCCs
Spares: Jiangsu Jiaoyan: Release Hook Wartung nur durch zugelassenes Personal. Motor-Ersatzteile an Bord. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen.
Jiangsu Jiaoyan FF-80
80 persons
· Crew Evacuation
· freefall
persons: 80
type: freefall
solas: True
origin: China
Common Failures:
- • Release mechanism corrosion
- • Engine power loss
- • Hull gelcoat damage
Service: Largest Chinese freefall model. CCS approved.
Spares: Jiangsu Jiaoyan: Release Hook Wartung nur durch zugelassenes Personal. Motor-Ersatzteile an Bord. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen.
Shigi Shipbuilding SF-25
25 persons
· Crew Evacuation
· freefall
persons: 25
type: freefall
solas: True
origin: Japan
Common Failures:
- • Release mechanism corrosion
- • Engine starting failure
- • Seat belt degradation
Service: ClassNK approved, common on Japanese-built tonnage
Spares: Shigi Shipbuilding: Release Hook Wartung nur durch zugelassenes Personal. Motor-Ersatzteile an Bord. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen.
Shigi Shipbuilding SF-36
36 persons
· Crew Evacuation
· freefall
persons: 36
type: freefall
solas: True
origin: Japan
Common Failures:
- • Hook release stiffness
- • GRP hull blistering
- • Fuel tank corrosion
Service: Common on NYK/MOL/K-Line fleet
Spares: Shigi Shipbuilding: Release Hook Wartung nur durch zugelassenes Personal. Motor-Ersatzteile an Bord. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen.
Shigi Shipbuilding SF-50
50 persons
· Crew Evacuation
· freefall
persons: 50
type: freefall
solas: True
Common Failures:
- • Release mechanism corrosion
- • Engine coolant loss
- • Canopy latch failure
Service: ClassNK / LR approved
Spares: Shigi Shipbuilding: Release Hook Wartung nur durch zugelassenes Personal. Motor-Ersatzteile an Bord. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen.
Shigi Shipbuilding SF-70
70 persons
· Crew Evacuation
· freefall
persons: 70
type: freefall
solas: True
origin: Japan
Common Failures:
- • Hook release corrosion
- • Engine overheating
- • Canopy latch failure
Service: ClassNK approved, for VLCC/large bulk carriers
Spares: Shigi Shipbuilding: Release Hook Wartung nur durch zugelassenes Personal. Motor-Ersatzteile an Bord. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen.