OVERLOAD TEST - LIFEBOATS AND DAVITS - 5 YEARLY TEST at SHIPYARD

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In the maritime industry, the safety of lifeboats is paramount, and one crucial evaluation they undergo is the Lifeboat Overload Test. This test assesses the structural integrity of davit-launched lifeboats under various loading conditions, ensuring their capability to withstand emergency situations at sea.

Lifeboat and davit testing is a critical process that ensures that these Life-Saving Appliances (LSAs) can safely evacuate crew and passengers from a vessel in emergency situations. Davits are mechanical devices that are used to lower lifeboats from a ship into the water and must function properly with the weight of the lifeboat plus its maximum occupancy. Regular testing of these systems is required to ensure they are reliable in emergency situations.

Load testing is the most common method of compliance procedure for lifeboats and davits. During this process, the lifeboat is loaded with certified test weights with an equivalent load to simulate its maximum capacity. The davits are then used to lower the lifeboat into the water and raise it back up again while measuring the loads on the davits and the stability of the lifeboat. In other instances where only the davit is requiring testing after maintenance, Water Weights® is used to simulate the proof load condition. The purpose of load testing is to verify that the lifeboat and davit system can handle the maximum rated capacity in a safe and controlled manner.

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