A single point davit is a compact and efficient launch and recovery system designed to handle MOBs, FRCs, seaboats, interceptor boats, offshore raiding craft, smaller workboats, liferafts, USVs and UUVs, using a single lifting point. These davits are widely used in the naval, offshore, commercial, search and rescue industries, offering reliable and safe deployment solutions even in challenging conditions. Single point davits are a crucial component in the maritime industry, providing a fast, reliable, and safe solution for launching and recovering boats and life rafts.
Vestdavit’s innovative and robust dual point davits are engineered to handle substantial workboats and daughter craft, with lifting capacities of up to 60 tons. These systems are equipped with advanced computer-assisted features, which support operators in performing safe launch and recovery operations, even in the most challenging sea conditions. Our dual point davits leverage sophisticated technology to optimize control and precision, allowing operators to execute complex manoeuvres with enhanced safety. This dual fall technology is a cornerstone of our systems, as it significantly boosts security and stability for both the boat and crew.
Vestdavit’s telescopic type davits are highly specialized deck head mounted davit systems, engineered for seamless launch and recovery operations from a recess or boat bay. These davits offer exceptional versatility with a Maximum Working Load (MWL) ranging from 3,600 kg to 25,000 kg, making them suitable for a wide range of vessel applications, from naval ships to offshore support vessels. Their unique design allows them to be deployed in confined spaces while ensuring efficient and safe handling of boats and equipment in challenging marine conditions.
Vestdavit’s painter booms serve as an essential complementary system to its davit solutions, ensuring stability and control during boat launch and recovery operations. These systems are specifically designed to maintain the longitudinal position of a deployed craft in relation to the mother vessel, preventing excessive movement that could compromise safety. It is critical in dynamic maritime environments where the vessel is moving or operating in rough sea conditions. By securing the craft in a fixed position during operations, painter booms minimize risk, improve handling precision, and enhance crew safety.
Vestdavit’s Mission Bay Handling System (MBHS) is engineered to meet the growing operational demands of modern vessels, ensuring efficient handling of multiple boats and mission critical payloads while optimizing available deck space. Designed with advanced functionality, the MBHS is tailored to the specific requirements of customers, delivering a highly adaptable and space-saving solution for naval, coast guard, and offshore vessels. As ships continue to evolve with multi-mission capabilities, the need for a versatile, high performance boat handling system becomes crucial, and our MBHS provides this seamless integration for vessel operations.
Vestdavit’s newly developed Slipway / Stern Ramp system represents a forward-thinking solution designed to support the efficient launch and recovery of manned and unmanned crafts at the stern. This system is built to handle various operational scenarios, providing a robust and dependable means of boat handling that complements our broader range of side launch and recovery systems (LARS). One of the key advantages of the Slipway system is its potential to significantly expand the operational capabilities, particularly when integrated with unmanned launch and recovery (ULR) technologies.
Vestdavit prides itself on having a dedicated team of highly skilled engineers with expertise spanning multiple disciplines. This enables us to offer tailored solutions that meet the unique operational needs of each client. Whether designing cutting-edge davit systems, optimizing performance through advanced simulations, or ensuring seamless integration with vessel infrastructure, our engineers provide expert consultancy and technical competence at every stage of a project. By leveraging years of experience and industry best practices, we not only deliver high-quality, reliable solutions but also support our clients with in-depth guidance to enhance safety, efficiency, and long-term operational success.
We work together and with our clients to ensure that every project put proven technology and innovation together in the right solution for the requirement. Our willingness to embrace innovative technology has made us a leader in bringing new technology to our segments first.
Coast guard and law enforcement vessels rely heavily on their boat launch and recovery systems to execute essential missions, including search and rescue, maritime inspections, boarding operations, and border surveillance. The dependability and high performance of Vestdavit's davit systems are paramount in ensuring the success of these critical tasks. Our collaborative approach, combined with our technical expertise, makes us the preferred choice for organizations that demand the highest standards of performance and reliability in their davit systems.
Vestdavit's delivery of davit systems to frigates and logistic support vessels showcases our ability to meet these specialized and demanding requirements. These vessels, crucial for maintaining maritime security and providing logistical support, require robust and reliable boat handling solutions. Vestdavit's systems are designed to ensure the safe and efficient launch and recovery of various craft, including rigid-hulled inflatable boats (RHIBs) and other specialized vessels, even in challenging sea conditions.
Vestdavit has solidified its position as the leading supplier of launch and recovery systems for workboats within the offshore wind sector. Our dominance is evident in the adoption of our davits by major Service Operation Vessel (SOV) and Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV) operators worldwide. The efficiency of deploying workboats for crew transfer to wind turbines, compared to maneuvering the mother vessel, is undeniable. This advantage necessitates reliable and high-frequency launch and recovery capabilities, a critical requirement for CSOVs that perform multiple daily deployments.
Seismic survey vessels and cable layers operate in some of the most demanding marine environments, where uptime and operational efficiency are paramount. These vessels frequently deploy workboats to support various offshore tasks such as positioning streamers, deploying and retrieving sensors, or inspecting underwater cable routes. To perform these tasks effectively and safely, the vessels rely on robust and dependable workboat davits that can endure rough sea conditions and repeated use without failure.
Vestdavit's expertise in designing and delivering reliable davit systems extends significantly into the commercial maritime sector, where efficiency and safety are paramount. Our solutions cater to a diverse range of commercial vessels, including research vessels, passenger ferries, and offshore support vessels. We understand the critical role that dependable launch and recovery systems play in ensuring smooth operations, whether it's deploying survey equipment, launching rescue craft, or facilitating crew transfers. Vestdavit's systems are engineered to optimize operational workflows, minimize downtime, and enhance safety standards.
Vestdavit has a vast and diverse portfolio of successful projects, showcasing our expertise in delivering high-quality davit systems for a wide range of maritime applications. These few references provided here highlights the variety of vessels and operational requirements we have supported. From naval and coast guard vessels to commercial offshore support ships and research vessels, our solutions are trusted by operators worldwide. However, this selection is by no means exhaustive. Over the years, we have supplied davit systems to numerous clients across different industries, each with unique operational challenges and specifications.
Vestdavit has established a strong presence in the fishery sector by delivering robust, reliable boat-handling systems that meet the demanding operational needs of modern fishing fleets. Designed for safety, durability, and ease of use, our davit systems enable the efficient launch and recovery of workboats, daughter craft, and rescue boats used in fishery operations. These vessels often operate in remote and rough sea areas where operational uptime and crew safety are paramount, making our solutions an ideal fit for high-performance fishing vessels.
Founded in 1982 in Bergen, Norway, on the shores of the North Sea, Vestdavit takes its name from Vestlandet and the davit systems that have made it globally recognized.
Vestdavit is powered by a strong, multidisciplinary team of dedicated professionals who bring together deep technical expertise, industry insight, and a shared commitment to excellence.
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