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A-Type Launch and Recovery System (LARS), an analogue of the Palfinger PRH-AP series.

Prototype A-LARS

We are pleased to announce the commencement of testing for our prototype universal A-Type Launch and Recovery System (A-LARS), designed for lifeboats, fast patrol boats, commander’s launches, and other watercraft. The testing program and technical documentation were previously approved, allowing us to proceed with verifying the device’s compliance with the requirements of the «Rules for the Equipment of Sea-going Ships,» specifically Part II «Life-Saving Appliances».

Our employees and contractors have dedicated significant time and effort to the development and manufacturing of this system over the last 10 months.

The LARS we have developed features a 3,000 kg lifting capacity and offers optimal performance characteristics for use on sea-going vessels. We expect that successful completion of testing will allow certification and approval by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RMRS) for the serial production of this equipment.

We would also like to emphasize that all components of this system are manufactured in Russia, underscoring our commitment to the development of domestic industry and cooperation with Russian enterprises.

We are confident in the successful completion of the tests and are ready to introduce this new system to the market, while continuing to uphold the highest standards of quality and innovation in marine equipment.

A-type LARS developed and manufactured by our company is a domestic analogue of the imported Palfinger PRH-AP system. It has nearly identical overall dimensions, allowing installation without any modifications to the vessel’s design. Moreover, our system provides a significantly higher hoisting speed — 48 m/min compared to Palfinger’s 18 m/min.

Key Specifications of the New A-LARS:

  • Lifting capacity: 3,000 kg
  • Outreach beyond deck edge: 2.3 m
  • Lowering depth: 25 m
  • Hoisting speed: 48 m/min
  • Lowering speed: 40–60 m/min
  • Lowering type: Gravity launch
  • Wire rope diameter: 18 mm
  • Heel/trim tolerance: up to 20° / 10°
  • System weight: 3,800 kg
  • This system is equipped with a Constant Tension (CT) mode developed by Izhora Hydrosystems LLC for the safe and secure recovery of the craft from the wave crest.