Abstract | Marine evacuation systems used on offshore petroleum installations have been investigated using a series of model experiments in a large test facility. The performance of a conventional twin-falls davit launched lifeboat system was evaluated during launching, cleaning and sail-away phases of the evacuation process from a bottom fixed installation. Performance was examined as a function of weather conditions, from calm water up to Beaufort 8. Based on the results, some guidance is given concerning the rational design of evacuation system configurations. |
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