Lifeboat Fall Preventer Device (FPD) – SOLAS-Compliant Safety Strop

Lifeboat Fall Prevention Device (FPD) – SOLAS-Compliant Secondary Safety Strop

Essential Safety Equipment for Davit-Launched Lifeboats – Prevents Catastrophic Drops During Drills & Maintenance

Ensure the highest level of safety during lifeboat operations with our SOLAS-Compliant Fall Prevention Device (FPD) , designed to serve as a critical secondary connection between the lifeboat and davit fall blocks. This heavy-duty safety strop acts as a backup in case of an accidental on-load hook release, protecting crew during drills, inspections, and maintenance procedures .

Key Features:

✔ Secondary Safety Redundancy:

• Attaches between lifeboat & davit fall blocks – Provides a second line of defense if the primary hook system fails during lowering or raising

• High-strength synthetic rope/webbing – Engineered to handle dynamic loads

• Corrosion-resistant galvanized metal crown shakles – Saltwater-proof

• User-friendly design – fast release/locking

• Colorful for visual status – Confirms proper engagement at a glance

• 6x safety factor – Tested to 2.2x working load limit

• Available in 6.5T capacities – Suitable for all lifeboat sizes

Professional Applications:

• Lifeboat launching & recovery drills

• Annual & 5-year overload testing

• Hook maintenance and inspection

• Vessel inspections (PSC/FSC) requiring FPD compliance

Compliance & Standards:

• IMO MSC.1/Circ.1327 – Guidelines for fall preventer devices

• SOLAS Chapter III – Life-saving appliance regulations

• MSC.1/Circ.1392 – Lifeboat release hook requirements