Lifeboats and Rescue Boats 101

1. Lifeboats and Rescue Boats Basics

Lifeboats and rescue boats are one of the most important and indispensable aspects of a ship journey. Basic information on the lifeboats and rescue boats can be found in the links below.

• Handy Guide about Rescue Boats That You Need To Know

• 5 Minutes Quickly Master Free Fall Lifeboat Launching Procedure

• Technical Parameters for Fast Rescue Boat and Lifting Device

• How Fast Can Rescue Boats Go?

2. Different Types of Lifeboats and Rescue Boats

The way to name lifeboats and rescue boats usually depends on their features or special uses.

Lifeboats

• Tenders (Lifeboats can be used as tenders)

• Fire-protected lifeboats

• Free-fall lifeboats

• Totally Enclosed Lifeboats

Rescue Boats

• Fast Rescue Boat

• Rescue boat

3. Lifeboats VS. Rescue Boats

The differences between lifeboats and rescue boats can not be found easily through just a glance at their outlook. And it's hard to tell the difference when there is various equipment on the boat. The following article will make it clear for you.

• Do you know the difference between a rescue boat and a lifeboat?

4. How to Choose Lifeboats and Rescue Boats

When choosing the lifeboats and rescue boats, you have to consider the types, the capacity, the function, the speed, the price... If you are bothered by this question, this article can be helpful:

• How to Choose A Right Rescue Boat

5. Operation

Wrong ways to use the lifeboats and rescue boats may damage the boats and even pose a threat to people's life. So before you put your lifeboats and rescue boats to use, you have to read these articles to ensure correct operation.

• Operation and Maintenance of Rescue Boat

• The Operations of Fully Enclosed Lifeboat

• Ultimate Guide of Enclosed Lifeboat Launching Procedure

• Maneuvering the Enclosed Lifeboat

• Sea Survival and Rescue of Totally Enclosed Lifeboat

6. Maintenance

To extend the service life of lifeboats and rescue boats, maintenance can not be ignored. There are some guidelines:

• Operation and Maintenance of Rescue Boat

• Operation and Maintenance of Fast Rescue Boat

• Maintenance of Totally Enclosed Lifeboat

• Maintenance of Free-fall Lifeboat

7. Troubleshooting

For fault finding upon the engine, engine starting system, and the hook release gear, refer to this page:

• Fault Finding of Free Fall Lifeboat

8. Certification

CCS, BV, ABS, RMRS, NK, RINA, EC(MED)...