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1. Safety Record
Survival Systems International has been
manufacturing single cable launched capsules
since 1968. These capsules have the best
safety record in the industry. They have
been used in over 60 emergency
evacuations and have safely evacuated
over 2,000 people.
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For example, the Rowan Gorilla 1 broke
its tow lines and went to the bottom of the
ocean in over 50 foot seas. All 27 people on
board (25 men and 2 women) were safely
evacuated from this life-threatening
situation in a
36 passenger
capsule.
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2. Single Cable
Survival Systems
International’s survival capsules are the
only Totally Enclosed Motor Propelled
Survival Craft launched on a single cable
with a single hook. |
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Traditional
twin-fall
lifeboats
are
launched
using
two
cables
with two
hooks.
The
primary
cause of
lifeboat
accidents
is the
hook and
hook
release
mechanism.
Twin-fall
lifeboats
double
this
risk by
using
two
hooks.
Twin-fall
lifeboats
also
require
increased
release
mechanism
complexity
(and
potential
failure)
due to
the need
for
simultaneous
release.
The
single
cable
design
allows
for a
simple
and safe
hook
design,
and
immediately
halves
the risk
related
to hooks
and
release
mechanisms |
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3. Hook Design
Survival Systems International SureSafe™
hook design was introduced in 1982. The
design of this hook is conceptually
different to other lifeboat hooks. The
SureSafe™ hook is a stable design
where the weight of the boat holds the hook
closed. Other lifeboat hooks are unstable
where the weight of the boat is used to open
the hook. Since its inception the SureSafe™
hook has not resulted in a single accident
(injury or fatality). Other lifeboat hook
designs have lead to many accidents
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4. Capsule Shape
The shape of the capsule is an oval as
opposed to a traditional elongated lifeboat.
This design offers a number of advantages.
The oval design provides for greater
structural strength in the case of a
side impact. The beam to length ratio leads
to greater stability while underway.
The capsule shape allows for greater head
room. The oval shaped hull provides a
smaller turning radius which significantly
improves maneuverability and allows
the craft to turn within its own length and
steer out of a hazardous area..
21 Man Capsule
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36/38 Man Capsule |
50/54 Man
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5. Training
Training
is intended to provide the users with the
necessary skills, and confidence in their
equipment, so that they can perform
effectively in an emergency. The single
cable concept, hook design and capsule shape
not only provide for safer training
but also create confidence in the
capsule.
For example during recovery the
user-friendly design allows for the helmsman
and the crewmember performing the hookup to
work as a team as they can always see each
other. The user-friendly design facilitates
acquiring proficiency. |
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6. Maintenance
The Survival Systems International capsule
is designed with features that facilitate
maintenance. Annual maintenance can be
performed with the capsule in the davit. If
the capsule needs to come on the platform it
can be lifted by a crane without requiring
the use of a spreader bar as would be the
case with a two cable lifeboat. In addition
the hull design enables the capsule to be
freestanding on the deck rather than
requiring a custom built cradle. To
facilitate annual winch maintenance no
single removable part weighs more than 30lbs
and the hold and launch platform has been
designed to allow generous access to the
winch.
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