Gravity Davit
medium
Gravity-type davits for lifeboat launching
Known Models (4)
Jiangyin Beihai BH Gravity Davit
up to 40 persons
· Lifeboat / Rescue Boat Launching
· gravity
type: gravity
solas: True
origin: China
Common Failures:
- • Wire rope deterioration
- • Brake lining wear
- • Paint/coating failure
Service: CCS approved, budget option
Spares: Ersatzteile über Jiangyin Beihai oder zugelassene Vertriebspartner. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen.
MacGregor (Harding) Gravity Davit Type A
up to 50 persons
· Lifeboat / Rescue Boat Launching
· gravity
type: gravity
solas: True
swl_kg: 5000
Common Failures:
- • Wire rope corrosion
- • Brake lining wear
- • Limit switch failure
- • Grease nipple blockage
Service: Annual load test (1.1x SWL). Wire rope renewal every 5 years.
Spares: Ersatzteile über MacGregor (Harding) oder zugelassene Vertriebspartner. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen.
Nishi-F Nishi-F Gravity Davit NGD
up to 50 persons
· Lifeboat / Rescue Boat Launching
· gravity
type: gravity
solas: True
origin: Japan
Common Failures:
- • Wire rope corrosion
- • Brake wear
- • Sheave seizure
Service: ClassNK approved. Standard on Japanese-built tonnage.
Spares: Ersatzteile über Nishi-F oder zugelassene Vertriebspartner. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen.
TTS Marine TTS Gravity Davit GD-40
40 persons
· Lifeboat / Rescue Boat Launching
· gravity
type: gravity
solas: True
Common Failures:
- • Wire corrosion
- • Winch brake degradation
- • Limit switch failure
Service: Annual survey requirements per SOLAS
Spares: Ersatzteile über TTS Marine oder zugelassene Vertriebspartner. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen.