Feature 4 | LIFESAVING & SAFETY EQUIPMENT Hooking into training
Norwegian-headquartered lifeboat and davit manufacturer Schat-Harding is set to launch a new range of on-load release hooks under a newly established brand called SeaCure. Tis follows an already introduced computer-based training (CBT) programme to coincide with the range.
hook range on the market. The hook range combines high corrosion resistance and operator comfort and it is specially designed to fit in all lifeboats belonging to the Schat-Harding group of brands, potentially reducing retrofit complexity and costs. Schat-Harding provides more than just
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equipment; they provide what they refer to as a ‘concept of service, support, and an organised technical knowledge covering your needs in every corner of the globe’. Te company has a complete international network ready to help with retrofitting lifeboats, and assisting with parts and services in order to maintain the highest product quality and thereby improving general safety at sea. More importantly, according to
Schat-Harding’s business manager Michael Roessland, it has already introduced a new computer-based training programme to ensure that all its hooks are used and maintained correctly. Roessland said: “Our LHR hooks
are already the safest that such hooks can be made. As [the] International Maritime Organization (IMO) completes its deliberations and implements a requirement to replace older hooks, we will roll out our range of LHR DE52 compliant hooks tailored for all our boats, and rebrand them for simplicity. But we don’t believe that the real problem with lifeboat hook-related accidents is simply a matter of hook design. We see that a clear majority of the accidents are related to crew competence. Either the hooks have not been correctly maintained, or they are not used correctly. So we want to address that issue squarely. We have been providing training to shipping companies and classification societies for
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ith more than 300 installations, SeaCure LHR hook range is a popular, cost-effective
Computer-based training programme for the SeaCure LHR hook system (Credit: Schat- Harding).
some time, but it is difficult for them to release large numbers of crews for on-site training. We want to increase the outreach of our training, so to help the owners we have developed a range of CBT training programmes.” The CBT programmes cover the
operation and maintenance of lifeboats, davits and winches and of the LHR/SeaCure hook systems. Roessland added: “Using these sophisticated CBT programmes to help crews to train specifically on our
products will reduce the incidence of crew error and make seafarers safer. Tey are an important contributor to safety and will help ensure compliance with IMO MSC 1206. Tey also make crews more confident when using the boats, so make drills more effective. Color Line was the first company to use these CBT programmes for their crews, and they report that it is helping to improve safety onboard their vessels. We hope to help a lot more owners and seafarers in the same way.” SBI
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programme for the SeaCure LHR hook system (Credit: Schat-Harding).
Ship & Boat International July/August 2010
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