Types of Atlantic launch and recovery
Drive on - Drive off (DO-DO) launch
• Requires a Launch Vehicle to be launched.
• Lifeboat can drive on and drive off.
• For recovery in rough weather uses a net
recovery system.
• Turn-table system for positioning the Atlantic
after recovery.
• Built in water tanks for running engines pre-launch.
Drive on - Drive off floating dock
• Normally used within sheltered waters/harbours.
• Floating docks are best used in the absence of a
boat house.
• Drive on / Reverse off recovery system.
• Reduces the need for antifouling.
• Quick and efficient launch and recovery system.
• Requires boat cover to protect from the elements.
Davit launch
• Used in harbours without access to slipway.
• Ideal launch system for vertical walls or piers.
• Minimum of three shore/ crew members required.
• Ability to position boat on launch into the
strongest elements.
• Boat can be stored undercover away from elements.
• Weight considerations to be considered on launch
and recovery.
Slipway
• Requires winch system to launch and recover.
• Atlantic drives on / reverses off.
• Crew will board Atlantic from the slipway.
• Normally located in harbours.
• Reduced number of shore crew required.
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