Fast Rescue Craft / Rescue Craft / MOB boats / Designated Rescue Boats

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@Heiwa

Facts remain that fast rescue boats carried by my ships shall according IMO/SOLAS be able to be launched and recovered at sea in severe weather by the ship to pick up people in the water and that regular training/testing of boats, appliances and crews shall be done in severe weather, i.e. >B6 and >3 m waves. As plenty seamen have died during such testing/training it seems such requirements have been abandoned even if the Rules haven’t changed. IMO has proposed that PSC does not demand proof of training and testing of fast rescue boats and crews. I would never suggest such training in severe weather.

To maximize safety during launching and recovery in heavy weather you really need a high-tech system like seen at the video below. It is well beyond what IMO/SOLAS require. The painter and davit wire have automatic tensioning so automatically adjust the tension appropriately when big waves pass-by.

MacGregor fast rescue craft davit - G-type