Totally Enclosed Lifeboats
Vanguard Totally Enclosed Lifeboats are designed & manufactured to SOLAS 86 regulations & adheres to stringent governmental requirements.
Each lifeboat is built & tested to ensure that the lives of our seamen are protect at all times, especially in the toughest of situations.
Vanguard Totally Enclosed Lifeboats are approved by:-
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Launched via conventional davits, these lifeboats are designed to evacuate crew, safely & efficiently from vessels & offshore platforms.
Fully equipped with the latest ‘SH’ On-Off load hook release systems (the SH series release systems fully comply with the latest IMO/MSC guidelines) with in-built Fall Preventive Devices (FPD).
Vanguard Totally Enclosed Lifeboats are at the front of today’s marine safety technology.
Critical spares and expert maintenance is also available via Vanguard’s extensive global network of service agents, which cover major ports around the world.
Vanguard Totally Enclose Lifeboats are available in 2 different versions, tanker & dry cargo versions, with 4 different sizes for each version.

Dry Cargo Version
|
Model |
Dimension (m) |
Capacity (men) |
Speed (knots) |
Hook Dist. (m) |
Unloaded (kg) |
Loaded (kg) |
|
VG7.5C |
7.5 X 2.86 X 3.35 |
66 |
> 6 |
7.10 |
3,220 |
8,665 |
|
VG8.5C |
8.5 x 3.2 x 3.3 |
85 |
> 6 |
8.00 |
4,354 |
11,367 |
|
VG10.5C |
10.5 x 3.70 x 3.75 |
120 |
> 6 |
9.85 |
5,435 |
15,335 |
|
VG11.95C |
11.95 X 3.85 X 3.7 |
150 |
> 6 |
11.28 |
6,100 |
18,475 |
Tanker Version
|
Model |
Dimension (m) |
Capacity (men) |
Speed (knots) |
Hook Dist. (m) |
Unloaded (kg) |
Loaded (kg) |
|
VG7.5F |
7.5 X 2.86 X 3.35 |
66 |
> 6 |
7.10 |
3,500 |
8,945 |
|
VG8.5F |
8.5 x 3.2 x 3.3 |
85 |
> 6 |
8.00 |
4,685 |
11,698 |
|
VG10.5F |
10.5 x 3.70 x 3.75 |
120 |
> 6 |
9.85 |
5,885 |
15,785 |
|
VG11.95F |
11.95 X 3.85 X 3.7 |
150 |
> 6 |
11.28 |
6,199 |
18,574 |
For more information, please email us at custserv@vanguardlifeboat.com
Note: The above specifications are for reference purposes only. Exact specifications will be provided upon request for quotations. Vanguard reserves the right to modify its design and specifications without incurring any obligation because this product is subject to continuous improvement.








