History
BIANCHI & CECCHI, FROM 1942
Since the very beginning we have been committed to the lifeboats release and retrieval systems, with continuous upgrades to enhance safety at sea.
Milestones:
1973
Off load simultaneous release becomes a mandatory requirement
1986
On/off load simultaneous release becomes a mandatory requirement
2014
New standards as set out inMSC.320(89) and MSC.1/Circ.1392 become mandatory starting with 1st July
Products
NO STRUCTURAL WELDINGS / NO WEAK POINTS
U-Hook comes in 4 different sizes to fit any existing lifeboat
3 T
6 T
10 T
15 T
Release and retrieval system’ includes:
#2 hooks (one forward, one aft)
#2 release cables (one forward, one aft)
#1 complete release unit
#1 hydrostatic unit
#1 hydrostatic cable
Various hardware needed to install above components
Drawings and technical info needed for class/flag approval of the release and retrieval system
Instruction manual in hard copy, digital file
Posters to be fitted on board the lifeboat