Lifeboat Release Hook - Upgrade
Lifeboat on-load release-hook upgrade requirement per SOLAS III Reg. 20.11 - all ships must upgrade to compliant hooks by 2019.
Compliance
Compliant - MSC.402(96) approved
Formula, assumptions, and limits
Classical on-load release hooks released accidentally under load, causing fatalities. Upgrade deadline 2019. New hooks have positive locking + hydrostatic interlock.
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifeboat on-load release mechanism | - | SOLAS III Reg.20.11 |