ADVANTAGES OF LSA MES FOR PASSENGER SHIPS
Simple to deploy
- LSA MES can be deployed remotely from the vessel bridge or locally at the MES station.
- Deployment can be completed by one crew person with minimal training.
- No additional intervention required by the crew person to ready the MES to receive the first evacuee.
- No complicated winches
- No complicated hydraulics
Flexibility
- Additional large capacity liferafts can be linked with the MES.
- MES capacity for up to 600 persons per MES station.
- MES can incorporate canopied self righting or open reversible liferafts.
- In-hull or open deck installation.
- Can be installed to heights up to 13.6m above the waterline.
Compact & lightweight
- Provides opportunities in terms of weight saving and better deck space utilization.
- MES stowage can be installed into an area of less than 4m².
- LSA MES is much lighter and more compact than comparable MES.
Simple installation
- Rapid installation and removal in less than 1 - 2 hours
- Simple fixed length bowsing line arrangements.
- No complicated hydraulics or electrical power required.
Reduced crew costs
- Less trained crew are required to operate the MES and control the evacuation.
- Reduced crew manning
- Reduced crew and operating costs for a passenger or personnel carrying vessel of any size.
Means of rescue
- Unique capability of recovering passengers back on board in a rescue situation.
- This can remove the need to install an additional Means of Rescue liferaft unit & davit.
Individual customer design service
- LSA design service to fulfill the unique requirements for each individual vessel.
- Complete drawings package for each vessel project.
- Each MES installation is accompanied by an Operations Manual.
Simplified crew training
- Crew training is straightforward and can be provided by qualified LSA personnel.
- Powerpoint based interactive crew training presentation provided for each MES installation.
- Additional training aids and models can be supplied.
