The lifeboat and davit manufacturer Schat-Harding has completely re-engineered its range of on-load release hooks. The lifeboat and davit manufacturer Schat-Harding has completely re-engineered its ...

In recent years there have been a number of accidents caused by the failure of on-load release hooks during lifeboat drills, which have resulted in seafarers being seriously injured and even killed.

Norway-based Henriksen Hooks said its new Liferaft Release Hook into full production following completion of a prolonged testing program. Now available globally, the new crane hook has been especially ...