All new cargo ships built after 1st January 2010 and existing ships (200,000) by the first periodical Safety Equipment Survey after 1st January 2010, with more than 100m from stem or stern to the closest survival craft are now required to carry remote liferafts and a means of disembarkation enabling descent to the water in a controlled manner. The use of a knotted rope is no longer approved. The Fibrelight Emergency Ladder for Remote Liferafts is designed to meet this requirement.
The Fibrelight Emergency Ladder for Remote Liferafts is strong, compact, lightweight and can be loaded in both directions. Its standard width is 600mm, with rung spacing at 250mm. Wider widths for mass evacuation can be produced to order. All lengths can be produced to order - a 10 metre ladder weighs 10 kilograms. It is supplied in a PVC bag or weatherproof container to strap to the guard rail, secure to the deck, pack with the liferaft or hang in the forecastle. As a natural step action is involved, the double-rung ladder is considerably easier, faster and safer to climb and especially to descend than the equivalent single-rung ladder. A saving in weight and cost is possible if it is used as a replacement for traditional lifeboat ladders.
How is it made?
A patented construction of woven polyester webbing reinforced with carbon fibre rods. The rod is enclosed in a flanged tubular webbing which is fitted into and stitched between the double thickness pockets of the vertical webbing. In this way the rod is fully supported within the vertical members of the ladder.
How does it perform?
Testing for SOLAS Accreditation by Lloyd's Register is currently in progress. This will involve sustaining a load of 8.8kN across the width of the ladder as specified under ISO 799.
How can I find out more?
For more information about the Fibrelight Emergency Ladder for Remote Liferafts, contact us.
