Product awareness: Chains for lifting Harding FF1200 lifeboat
- Safety Flash
- Published on 16 May 2016
- Generated on 21 February 2026
- IMCA SF 13/16
- 1 minute read
Lifeboat manufacturer Harding has published the following bulletin regarding certain lifting chain components used for lifeboats of the type FF1200.
During inspection of this lifting equipment, a damaged link was discovered that was cracked through.
Harding recommends that existing chains including links and hooks should be carefully examined.
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