FREEFALL
For detailed information contact: Scan Pacific Marine, LLC, USA Representatives

Norsafe Free-fall lifeboats (GES - Gravity Escape System) have optimized design and a large number of ships and offshore installations are equipped with their free-fall lifeboats. The benefits are clear: rapid evacuation in emergencies, the boat slides out from a ramp onboard the ship/installation, and hits the water well away from the ship or installation with a high positive forward motion.

Passengers are safe and secure in an enclosed cabin, securely strapped to anatomically shaped seats. The lifeboat system is robust and can withstand high winds, powerful waves and extreme weather conditions.

The boats can be fitted with a water spray and compressed air system for protection against fire. Advantages with freefall-system:
* Maximum distance from installation position to water entry point
* Positive forward motion after water entry
* Good guidance during initial phase of drop giving stability during free fall phase
* Well proven system designed for large heel/trim angles
* Robust system against heavy wind and waves from any direction

Norsafe's largest boats can withstand drops from heights up to 38m and are highly space efficient. They supply davits specially designed for their free-fall lifeboats and can adapt davits to suit all onboard conditions.

All boats and associated equipment have been approved in accordance with Solas 1983/96 and subsequent amendments and EC labelled in accordance with the Marine Equipment Directive.

product	type	loa x boa x h (m)	capacity	weight (kgs)	total davit load(kgs)	max drop height (m)	material
	GES 18	5,80 x 2,36 x 3,00	23	3 140	4 865	15	GRP
	GES 25	7,50 x 2,75 x 3,42	34	4 400	6 950	20,4	GRP
	GES 30	9,00 x 2,75 x 3,42	44	5 200	8 500	22	GRP
	GES 33	10,15 x 3,00 x 3,85	45	9 727	13 102	25,4	GRP
	GES 40	12,00 x 2,75 x 3,42	60	8 200	12 700	30	GRP
	GES 50	14,90 x 3,75 x 4,30	90	17 000		38	GRP