Carriage and winch
• Drive on and reverse off system.
• Restricted to one launch and recovery site.
• Requires a minimum of two shore crew and one
plant operator.
Lorry with mobile crane
• Easy transportation to alternative launch sites and/or
recovery sites.
• Crew board Atlantic via sea wall.
• Minimum of four shore crew required.
To ensure you are completing all launch and recovery
activities correctly, please refer to the relevant SOP and
for full details of your stations launch and recovery system
refer to your LOP.
Hydrohoist
• Normally used within sheltered waters/harbours.
• 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.
Refer to the relevant SOP for your
station’s type of carriage.
SOP
Bedstead
• Drive on and reverse off system.
• Used for sheltered launch sites.
• Suitable for slipways.
• Can be launched using a launch vehicle or fixed plant.
If applicable, refer to the relevant
LOP(s) for your station.
LOP