Improving safety standards for workboat launch and recovery

2019-02-06T10:47:00

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.

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