Better by design
Rescue boat davits
Davits for rescue boats
Designed to ensure safe and efficient launch and retrieval, our VIKING Norsafe rescue boat davits are suitable for most rescue boats, including fast rescue boats.
As a minimum, all rescue boat davits are SOLAS-approved, with options including Fast Rescue Boat Launching Appliances and Norsok R-002. And all davits are produced in-house at our VIKING Norsafe facilities, guaranteeing you the highest quality and safety.
Key features of VIKING Norsafe rescue boat davits
- Designed and manufactured at VIKING Norsafe facilities
- All davits are SOLAS-approved
- Special solutions available for extremely high or low temperatures
- Delivered complete to enable installation and testing in one working day
- Accumulated stored power allows operation in dead ship conditions
- Stand-alone solutions that require only elextrical power from rig or vessel
- Equipment can be ATEX or IEC EX-specified for operation in hazardous zones
NDA rescue boat davit |

NDA - rescue boat davit series |
Davit type | Davit fit boat types | Safe working load | Davit system weight (dry) |
NDA-16 | MIDGET-500, MIDGET-530 | 1650 kg | 1400 kg |
NDA-25 | MIDGET-500, MERLIN-615, MAKO-655, MAGNUM-750 MKII | 2800 kg | 2500 kg |
NDA-25 B HST | MIDGET-530, MERLIN-615, MAKO-655, MAGNUM-750 MKII | 2800 kg | 2500 kg |
NDA-40 | MAKO-655, MAGNUM-750 | 4000 kg | 3200 kg |
NDA-65 | MAGNUM-850, MAYA-850 | 6625 kg | 7800 kg |
NRB - rescue boat davit series |
Davit type | Davit fit boat types | Safe working load | Davit system weight (dry) | |
NRB-20 MKII | MIDGET-500, MIDGET-530 | 2000 kg | 2100 kg | |
NRB-30 MKII | MERLIN-615, MAKO-655 | 3000 kg | 3150 kg | |
NRB-30 MKII HS | MERLIN-615, MAKO-655 | 3000 kg | 3150 kg | |
NRB-30 MKII HST | MERLIN-615, MAKO-655 | 3000 kg | 3150 kg | |
NRB-40 MKII | MAKO-655, MAGNUM-750, MARATHON-900 | 4000 kg | 4000 kg | |
NRB-40 MKII HS | MAKO-655, MAGNUM-750, MARATHON-900 | 4000 kg | 4000 kg |
Building a new vessel or platform?
When making boat and davit choices for newbuildings, there are plenty of design and maintenance strategy decisions to make – as well as regulations to be aware of. And short-term savings in the first phase can quickly evaporate as operational realities take over.
VIKING offers unbeatable safety and convenience with a well-deserved reputation for solving the challenges our customers face. Choose the world’s best boats and davits – we’ll take care of the rest.
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