MATCHAU designed a counterweights for freefall lifeboat proof load testing, the capacity range from 82.5kg to 110kg.
This capacity has been calculated according to IMO regulations. IMO stated that an average human weight for freefall lifeboat is 82.5kg(or NMD requiremetns 100kg weight of the person). As commonly known that load tests of lifeboat should be carried out with 10% margin of the total weight. As a result,MATCHAU has a total capacity of 110kg including its own empty weight, so load test could be completed according to the regulations.
