Gravity Davit Mastery: Complete Guide to Lifeboat Lowering, Recovery, and Essential Safety Checks for Seafarers
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Mastering the Gravity Davit
🎥 Training: Gravity Davit Operational Sequence
⚙️ Engineering for Fail-Safe Evacuation
Gravity Power
The system bypasses electrical needs, using gravity to swing out the davit arms and lower the boat, ensuring launch capability even during propulsion loss.
Centrifugal Brake
Safety is maintained via a centrifugal brake in the winch, which regulates the descent speed automatically to prevent free-fall impact.
Hoisting & Recovery
For routine drills, the motor-driven winch facilitates efficient lifeboat recovery, hoisting the craft back to its stowed position safely.
Proper maintenance of the davit falls, sheaves, and the winch brake is paramount. Every seafarer must be proficient in manual brake release—the final step that puts the "gravity" in the Gravity Davit system.
📚 Maritime Safety Essentials
🌐 Relief Crew Logistics
Seamless transit planning for marine professionals and safety officers.
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