New davit range launched by Survitec

A new range of davits suitable for life-rafts, rescue boats and fast rescue craft was launched at Norshipping by Survitec, a manufacturer of marine and offshore safety equipment. The new products, engineered in collaboration with a European partner, have been developed to improve safety and reduce the corrosion of key components.
They are manufactured in Europe, using European marine grade stainless steel, and comply with rigorous European standards which enable them to withstand harsh operating conditions. As well as high-grade stainless steel, additional corrosion protection is provided by way of a three-coat paint system which complies with Norway’s stringent Norsok standards for the offshore industry. 
Survitec also offers after-sales services which include annual and five-year inspections and davit load tests, and the supply, inspection and certification of lifeboats, hooks and other related safety equipment. The products are designed according to all relevant standards and the company’s service centres have been approved by class societies and port states.
Rob Wallace, Survitec’s Global Technical sales manager – Lifeboats, commented: “The upcoming amendments to SOLAS rules relating to davit-launched safety equipment centres enter into force in January 2020. We this as an opportunity for owners and operators to harmonise their inspection and certification regimes, to minimise downtime and reduce costs. Survitec has created SOLAS 360, a complete care package to support this.”