Norsafe - Lifeboats, Rescue Boats and Davits

Norsafe is one of the oldest boat-building companies in Norway specialising in lifeboats. The company produces open lifeboats as well as totally and partially enclosed lifeboats (TELB and PELB) and a full range of free-fall boats and fast rescue boats with davits.

Since its foundation in 1903, Norsafe has supplied more than 15,000 lifeboats to the global ship market.

All boats and associated equipment have been approved in accordance with Solas 1983/96 and subsequent amendments and are EC labelled in accordance with the Marine Equipment Directive.

PARTIALLY ENCLOSED LIFEBOATS (PELB) AND TOTALLY ENCLOSED LIFEBOATS (TELB)

Norsafe's conventional lifeboats are used on ships worldwide. The smallest boats in the lifeboat range are approved both as lifeboats and rescue boats. Our largest TELB has a capacity of 90 people and is the largest on the market. We have also developed a range of PELB for use on ferries and cruise liners with a capacity of up to 150 people.

FREE-FALL LIFEBOATS

A large number of ships are equipped with our free-fall lifeboats. The benefits are clear: during rapid evacuation in emergencies, the boat slides out from a ramp on-board the ship and enters the water, with a high positive forward motion, well away from the ship.

Passengers are safe and secure in an enclosed cabin, securely strapped to anatomically shaped seats. The lifeboat system is robust and can withstand high winds, powerful waves and extreme weather conditions. The boats can be fitted with water sprays and compressed air systems for protection against fire.

Our largest boats can withstand drops from heights of up to 36m and are highly space-efficient. We supply davits specially designed for our free-fall lifeboats and can adapt davits to suit all on-board conditions.

RESCUE BOATS AND DAUGHTER CRAFT

Norsafe offer the market's widest range of rescue boats and daughter craft for ships, which combine superb seaworthiness with manoeuvrability and speed. These rescue boats are ideal for all types of ship rescue operations, patrols and other general applications.

The rescue boats are made of GRP and have a low freeboard to facilitate rescue operations. They are self-bailing, have ample deck space, a self-righting system and a sturdy foam-filled fender and are supplied with a diesel inboard motor with water jet propulsion unit or outboard petrol or diesel engines.

DAVIT BOAT LIFTS

Our specially developed davits, with shock absorbers and tension system for severe weather, allow our rescue boats to be launched from a mother ship even in heavy seas.

In accordance with current IMO regulations, all Ro-Ro passenger vessels must have fast rescue boats with a minimum length of 6m and a top speed of at least 20 knots. Norsafe boats fully comply with these requirements and all equipment has been approved in accordance with Solas 1983/96 and subsequent amendments and EC labelled in accordance with the Marine Equipment Directive.