Vestdavit announced that has completed its largest ever single-point A-frame davit, for over the side boat handling, that aims to address on the need for launching and retrieving ever larger workboats from ships. The PAP-16000 can handle workboats in conditions of up to sea state 5.
The DNV-GL-approved davit features a safe working load of 16t, as well as an anti-pendulation docking head and guiding arms, to limit load sway in adverse weather.
As the company stated, the first PAP-16000 davit, will be installed on board a service operation vessel destined for a specialized segment in the offshore industry for an unspecified owner. The 58.5 m length vessel, due delivery by the end of 2017, will operate off north continental Europe.
“The first installation will be onboard a vessel designed for flexibility, needing to lift one crew boat able to carry up to five personnel, but another able to carry a complement of up to 10 persons plus one ton of cargo”, said Atle Kalve, Vestdavit Development Director.
In its first delivery, the new davit will also be distinguished by its high operating speeds, with the lifting speeds of 45 m/min, which Mr. Kalve said demanded a comparatively high oil flow to achieve max hoisting speed at SWL.
