The lifeboat and davit manufacturer Schat-Harding has completely re-engineered its range of on-load release hooks. The lifeboat and davit manufacturer Schat-Harding has completely re-engineered its ...
In recent years there have been a number of accidents caused by the failure of on-load release hooks during lifeboat drills, which have resulted in seafarers being seriously injured and even killed.
Norsafe advises the industry that it needs to ensure that all ships’ on-load LSA release mechanisms comply with SOLAS Resolution MSC.317(89) by 1st July 2019. In some instances, this may mean that a ...