FIRST TUG WAS FASSMER

With the mission to develop, manufacture and delivery of two 32m seaport tugs assistance for the Hamburg ship-handling, shipping and salvage ompany Fassmer expanding its portfolio in the special shipbuilding.

Today, on 04 June 2014, the first of these two tractors is passed after a successful test drive of the ship-handling shipping company. This new tractor will replace an older unit. The delivery of the second tug is scheduled for late 2014.

First tug was Fassmer

The "Bugsier 7" achieved with a length of 31.50m and a width of 11.30m a speed of 13 knots. The hull shape and the drive system were required for a bollard pull of min. 70 tons optimized. The ship is designed for use in ports and coastal areas (RSA 200) designed and bears the class notation GL +100 A5 E1 RSA (200) "Tug" + GL + MC E1 AUT.

With an engine output of 2 x 2249 kW and two robust Schottel rudder propellers is the "Bugsier 7" a powerful powerhouse. In the presence of Germanischer Lloyd, a bollard pull of 72 tonnes was measured and certified. The ship offers enough space for 6 people and is used in the three-man operation in his home port of Hamburg.

Auxiliary diesel engines: 2 x DEUTZ, BF6M1015MC
Port Diesel: 1 x DEUTZ, BF4M1013M
Facilities:

• Towing hook: OELKERS + EICHLER SWL 75 t
• Towing winch: STEEN Type 92 0 size 30
                           Rated drawbar pull 30 t

HYUNDAI LIFEBOAT, SELECTED AS THE WORLD CLASS PRODUCT

Hyundai lifeboat, selected as the world class product

Lifeboat of HYUNDAI LIFE BOAT Co. Ltd has been selected as the world class product of the Korea by the Ministry of Knowledge Economy.

"World class product" is selected through such standards and assessment as "worth more than $5,000 per year in global market", "export volume over $5,000,000 per year", and "world market share within the top 5". It is the official certification granted by Ministry of Knowledge Economy to develop the representative products which will lead a Korea export industry.

With a wide selection, of the world's best (products), We aim to be the world's best lifeboat manufacturer.

IBERIA LS HAS OPPENED A NEW BRANCH IN MARSEILLE- FRANCE

A new branch in Marseille

IBERIA LS has recently opened a branch in Marseille to attend the annual and five yearly inspections including 1.1 over load test of lifeboats and Launching appliances according with SOLAS Regulation as MSC. 1/Cir. 1206.

1. Installation, comissioning and testing.
2. Load test with our water bags.
3. Maintenance and repair.
4. In order to cover effectivily the ports of France according with the needs of our costumers.

On the other hand our intention is to continue with our expansion project therefore will inform you about our new projects with the ultimate goal to satisfy our customers.

SIMULATED LAUNCHING OF FREE-FALL LIFEBOATS | NEW REGULATION DUE TO MSC.325(90)

Amendment to the free-fall lifeboats to SOLAS

The IMO recently adopted an amendment to the free-fall lifeboats to the rule III/20.11.2.4 . by resolution MSC.325 (90 ), which allows the simulated launching rather than normal freefall launch during testing.

For regular maintenance of delivery systems of free fall lifeboats are required to lifeboats must be tested regularly to make sure they work when needed and know how to operate the equipment. For testing the free-fall lifeboats, launching a physical may not always be the case, for example, due to the docking position or obstacles behind the ship. 

The amendment will enter into force on January 1, 2014, allows to check the functionality of the free-fall lifeboats to be carried either by the launch of the free fall, or by a simulated launch under Appendix in MSC.1/Circ.1206 / Rev.1, which states clearly what steps must be performed.

Testing the free-fall lifeboats

Hatecke has developed a device that establishes a firm connection between the stern of the lifeboat and davit system (or ramp) and allowing a safe procedure simulated launching crew and equipment.
Almost all boats and ramps Hatecke existing freefall can be modified with the system.

The advantage of this device is simulated launching that there is no slack and therefore no dynamic forces into the system, so it is even safer than before.

IMO RECENTLY ADOPTED AN AMENDMENT TO THE FREE-FALL LIFEBOATS

The IMO recently adopted an amendment to the free-fall lifeboats to the rule III/20.11.2.4 by resolution MSC.325 (90), which allows the simulation of release rather than normal freefall launch during testing.

For regular maintenance of delivery systems of free fall lifeboats are required to lifeboats must be tested regularly to make sure they work when needed and know how to operate the equipment . For testing the free-fall lifeboats, launching a physical may not always be the case, for example, due to the docking position or obstacles behind the ship. The amendment will enter into force on January 1, 2014, allows to check the functionality of the free-fall lifeboats to be carried either by the launch of the free fall, or by a simulated launch under Appendix in MSC.1/Circ.1206 / Rev.1, which states clearly what steps must be performed.

Free-fall lifeboats

Hatecke has developed a device that establishes a firm connection between the stern of the lifeboat and davit system (or ramp) and allowing a safe procedure simulated launching crew and equipment.

Almost all boats and ramps Hatecke existing freefall can be modified with the system.

The advantage of this device is simulated launching that there is no slack and therefore no dynamic forces into the system, so it is even safer than before.