BS ISO 15516:2006

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Classification and composition
  4.1 Composition of davit
  4.2 Classification of davit
  4.3 Classification of winch
5 Requirements
  5.1 Performance
  5.2 Design and construction
  5.3 Safety
  5.4 Maintenance
6 Test methods
  6.1 Loose gears test
  6.2 Winch test
  6.3 Test of launching appliance
7 Inspection code
  7.1 Prototype inspection
  7.2 Production inspection
8 Mark

Defines the requirements of performances, design, construction, safety, maintenance and test of launching appliances for davit-launched lifeboats.

This International Standard specifies the requirements of performances, design, construction, safety, maintenance and test of launching appliances for davit-launched lifeboats.

This International Standard is applicable to launching appliances for davit-launched lifeboats as well as launching appliances for davit-launched rescue boats on every kind of sea-going ship, including launching appliances for fast rescue boats on ro-ro passenger ships, but is not applicable to launching appliances for free-fall lifeboats. This International Standard is also a reference for similar appliances on inland ships.

NOTE Every provision in this standard, unless expressly stated otherwise, is also applicable to launching appliances for davit-launched rescue boats.