Improving safety standards for workboat launch and recovery

DNV GL is reviewing a new voluntary certification standard covering the davits used to launch and recover workboats and tenders writes Dag Pike.

In higher sea states, boats need to be hoisted clear of the water quickly enough to avoid being lifted by the next wave (Photo: Vestdavit)

DNV GL is reviewing a new voluntary certification standard covering the davits used to launch and recover workboats and tenders writes Dag Pike.