Abstract: During the emergency evacuation of offshore vessels and facilities, free-fall lifeboats represent an improvement in safety over conventional lifeboat systems. Many lifeboat accidents occur during ...

Abstract: During the certification of lifeboats for use as a lifesaving appliance, certain impact tests are required to evaluate the strength of the system and the occupant’s exposure to accelerations. ...

Abstract: The free-fall lifeboat was developed to reduce the risk of injury during evacuation in a maritime emergency. It is a generally accepted concept for lifesaving appliances that currently is in ...