Free fall life boat

Main dimensions


Capasity - 16 persons


L(OA) - 5.65 m


B(OA) - 2.57 m


Total height - 3.00 m


Engine - Diesel 29HP-3600RPM


Speed (min) - 6 knots


Weight with equipped - 2585 kg


Weight with loaded - 3905 kg


Some ships have a free fall life boat stored on a downward sloping slipway normally on the stern of the vessel. These free fall life boats drop into the water when the holdback is released. Such life boats are considerably heavier as they are strongly constructed to survive the impact with water. Free fall life boats are used for their capability to launch nearly instantly, and high reliability in any conditions. Since 2006 they have been required on bulk carriers that are in danger of sinking too rapidly for conventional lifeboats to be released. Seagoing oil rigs are also customarily equipped with this type of life boat.