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Free-fall Lifeboats

Leading Innovation

As a leading developer of free-fall lifeboats, PALFINGER offers a comprehensive range designed for both merchant vessels and the most demanding offshore installations.

Safety and Speed When It Matters Most

Each lifeboat is built to comply with all relevant regulations, ensuring proven reliability in every maritime environment.

Safe and Fast Evacuation

Designed for maximum safety, PALFINGER free-fall lifeboats provide safe and fast evacuation even in the toughest conditions.

Models

FF1000

  • Capacity: 60 persons (50 persons × 100 kg)
  • Free-fall height: 36 m
  • Strength tested from 47 m
  • Positive headway with low G-forces

FF1100

  • SOLAS compliant
  • Capacity: 60 persons
  • Free-fall height: 36 m

FF1200

  • DNVGL-ST-E406 / NORSOK R-002 & SOLAS compliant
  • Capacity: 70 persons
  • Free-fall height: 46 m
  • Seats: 5-point belts for safety and comfort
  • Twin steering positions
  • Wave-impact free-fall tested: project-specific CFD verification
  • Max strength & safety – minimal deflection
  • Positive headway with low G-forces
  • 280 hp engine – high speed & bollard pull

NPT Free-fall Lifeboat Series

  • SOLAS compliant – built to European standards
  • Capacity: 15–50 persons
  • Free-fall height: 16–30 m
  • Available versions: tanker and dry cargo
  • Designed for safety and reliability
Options

Options

  • Boat heater
  • Emergency spring starter
  • Engine heater
  • Hydraulic starter
  • SART (Search and Rescue Transponder)
  • EPIRB (Emergency Position Indication Radio Beacon)
  • Winterization package
Typical Applications

Typical Applications

  • Platforms of any type
  • Drillships
  • FPSOs
  • Car carriers
  • Any large complement ship
  • VLCCs
  • VLOCs
  • LNGCs
  • LNG-FPSOs
Range

Range

Free-fall Boats OffshoreDimensionsCapacityFF HeightWeight EquippedWeight Loaded
FF 1000 S M2   12.6 x 3.4 x 4.3 m 6036 m10866 kg15816 kg
FF110013.53 x 3.65 x 4.40 m603614,000 kg19,000 kg
FF 1200 16.7 x 3.9 x 4.5 m7046 m*21500 kg28500 kg 
 
ModelDimensions

Capacity          (pers. at 82.5 kg)

Max. Drop HeightDavit Load 
NPT FREE-FALL LIFEBOATS SERIES
NPT49FC / NPT49FF4.9 x 2.18 x 3.1 m1516 m4237 kg 
NPT59FC / NPT59FF5.9 x 2.75 x 2.55 m2516 m5862 kg 
NPT67FC / NPT67FF6,7 x 2.55 x 3.2 m3020 m6475 kg 
NPT76FC / NPT76FF7.6 x 2.75 x 3.25 m3623 m8370 kg 
NPT90FC / NPT90FF9.0 x 2.7 x 3.3 m4228 m9915 kg

*max drop height is 46 meter. For DNV-OS-E406 free fall height must be confirmed project by project (reference projects: Johan Sverdrup (Statoil), Gina Krogh (Statoil), Martin Linge (Total), Ivar Aasen (DNO)

Global Service Competence

Solutions you can rely on

PALFINGER provides complete marine service solutions to keep your deck equipment and lifesaving appliances performing at their best. With our global network of over 300 specially trained engineers, we deliver inspections, maintenance, refurbishments, and upgrades – plus spare parts for PALFINGER and OEM equipment, efficient repairs, and expert training programs. Our team ensures reliability, safety, and performance to keep your fleet running smoothly.

 

Service excellence at a glance:

  • Inspection and Maintenance
  • Refurbishments and Upgrades
  • Spare Parts and Repair
  • Agreements
  • Training
  • Industrial Services | Rope Access
  • Hook Replacement

 

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FF1100 free-fall lifeboat
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