2007-05-06

Hammar Lifebuoy product news

The difference between life and death when someone goes overboard from a ship or vessel can be the time it takes to launch a lifebuoy to the person in the sea. Most lifebuoys nowadays are fitted in a holder on the bridge with or in similar remote areas, where quick access takes some time to reach.

C H Hammar has now developed an easy to fit complete package for rapid launch of the lifebuoys onboard a ship.

The system consists of:

* One SOLAS approved lifebuoy
* One GRP holder for the lifebuoy
* One Hammar electric remote release unit (ERU) that holds the buoy in position and features remote activation from the bridge and a manual backup at the lifebuoy holder.
* One Hammar ERRS release switch for remote activation
* Supplied with electric connector box, cable, GRP-holder fittings, mounting instructions.

Features:

* Safe and quick operation to save lives
* Electric remote release unit removed after activation with strong spring
* One complete package
* Easy installation
* Economical solution