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RFD Survival Liferaft Line Gains Davit-Launch Approval —Literature Available RFD Ltd. of Surrey, England, has now gained U.K. Department of Transport approval for the davit-launched version of its new Surviva life- raft (shown below). The approval was granted after the raft had performed successfully in a series of strength tests carried out by DoT sur- veyors. Designated Surviva DL, the new line is available in 12-, 16-, 20-, and 25-person capaci- ties. The principle of the davit-launch system is that the liferaft is inflated and boarded at deck level, and then lowered into the water with its full survivor complement on board. The system is particularly advantageous on vessels with high freeboard, where the alternative would be for survivors to jump into the raft from considera- ble heights, or to decend ladders. In either case, the possibility of a fall, which could cause injury, and of immersion in the water, with its asso- ciated risk of hypothermia, is greatly increased. The RFD Surviva liferaft range introduced earlier this year is said to be the only liferaft specifically designed to meet the higher stan- dards of performance and construction laid down in the 1983 SOLAS Amendments. Built from a recently developed material that is more hard-wearing than any previously used in liferaft construction, the Surviva line incorpo- rates a number of significant safety features. These include newly designed water pockets and sea anchor for improved stability; a lower-pro- file canopy, which gives better performance in strong winds and enhances stability still further; and a new light, powered by a dry cell battery, SHIP HULL CLEANING COMPANY FOR SALE Profitable and quality operation. Excellent reputation. Very solid customer base. Serving U.S. East and Gulf Coasts. Extremely high growth potential. Terms available. #118 WALL STREET BUSINESS BROKERS (713) 367-7466 WINCHES—Steam or Air Operated Stock less Anchors 3,000 lbs. through 27,500 lbs. in stock, FOB Jersey City Large inventory of surplus chain and fittings Supply of new chain, including ten shots of 2 5 16" and twenty shots of 2 5/8" 9 x 12 American Hoist & Derrick Winches, reconditioned equal to new Spare parts for all steam winches STANDARD STEAM WINCH CO., INC. Agents for The Crosby Group 191 Van Vorst St., Jersey City, N.J. 07032 201/433-6974 WANTED • Diesel engines & AC generating units 8" bore and up • Gas & dual fuel generators • Surplus diesel, gas & dual fuel engine parts • Diesel fuel injection equipment — American Bosch, Robert Bosch, Bendix, and foreign makes Complete Power Plant Removal at Our Expense HAYNES Corporation. ^ ADECO Fuel Systems P.O. Box 179/Jackson, MI 49204 U.S.A. (517) 764-5600/Telex 230-223425 that has greater visibility and a longer life. The Surviva DL will be backed by RFD's strong commitment to after-sales product sup- port. The company has built a network of more than 230 service stations situated in major ports throughout the world. These are gearing up to meet the servicing requirements of the compa- ny's entire product line, including mandatory inspections. For additional information and free literature on RFD liferafts, Circle 40 on Reader Service Card Dyvi Heavy Lift Vessel Busy Transporting Semisubmersibles The rig transporter vessel Ferncarrier (shown above), operated by Dyvi Heavy Lift of Oslo, recently completed her fourth transport of a semisubmersible drilling unit, the Penrod 73, from California to the Gulf of Mexico via the Strait of Magellan. This latest voyage took just over 42 days, dis- counting the time taken to land a sick riding crew member in Chile, for a total average speed of 13.6 knots. Daily averages as high as 17.6 knots were logged. This is the second such voyage from the U.S. West Coast to the Gulf of Mexico, following two transports from Korea to the North Sea in 1983. Following the delivery of the Penrod 73, the Ferncarrier left immediately for Japan to pick up the big semisubmersible Dyvi/ Stena, owned by Stena and built by Mitsubishi's Hiroshima yard, for delivery to the North Sea. That voyage is expected to take about 34 days via the Suez Canal. Circle 43 on Reader Service Card Harbormaster Offers Literature On Fixed-Pitch Tunnel Thrusters Literature on fixed-pitch tunnel thrusters is available free from Harbormaster of Quincy, Mass., Division of Mathewson Corporation. The thruster is handsomely illustrated on the cover of the publication, which also gives impor- tant data in chart form on the various models along with a diagram and informative text. For a free copy of the literature and further information on Harbormaster thrusters, Circle 22 on Reader Service Card November 15, 1984 25
